INVESTIGATIONS SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for supporting the bureau’s research field investigations of all aspects of pavements, including design, construction, rehabilitation, preservation, management, and performance monitoring. Collection of field data occurs on a daily basis during the annual test season (approximately March 1 through October 31). Additionally, the incumbent reviews construction lettings and plans to document rehabilitation and preservation projects to record projects in the performance database and track activities reflected in the life-cycle maintenance models and assists with gathering performance data on various pavement sections to aid in performance analysis and determination of treatment.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience; OR seven years of engineering experience.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Requires occasional statewide and out-of-state travel with overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Strong written and oral communication skills.
Expereince reading roadway and bridge construction plans
Ability to maintain professional and harmonious relationships.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Reviews construction lettings to identify rehabilitation and preservation projects to track performance of various treatments.
Gathers distress data and other information used in determining appropriate rehabilitation or preservation strategies from project locations.
Coordinates with the Pavement Evaluation Section staff to identify non-destructive test data or develop testing requests for projects.
Reviews historical plans to identify missing records of rehabilitation or preservation activities on specific project locations.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources