Local Bridge Services Specialist Technician (Engineering Technician V)
About The Position
This position is accountable for coordinating the department’s local agency bridge plan approval process. This includes technical evaluation and approval/disapproval of the preliminary bridge design and hydraulic reports, completion of construction permit processing, and all stages of bridge plan approval processing. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Local Bridge Services Specialist Technician. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS six years of engineering experience; OR Eight years of engineering experience.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires occasional statewide travel which may include overnight stays.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Appreciable knowledge of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) bridge policy and bridge nomenclature.
- Efficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and MicroStation.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates data for local bridge projects and recommends procedures to improve the design, ensures cost-effectiveness, complies with design standards, and recommends approval for preliminary bridge design and hydraulic reports.
- Coordinates bridge projects with federal, state, and local agencies for construction permits and availability of local bridge plans for letting.
- Organizes work to provide efficient movement of projects to meet letting schedules.
- Communicates with other agencies, explains policies and changes which affect new or completed designs to ensure that final project plans are following current policies at time of letting.
- Resolves specific problems encountered during the design stage or approval process for project plans to ensure an awardable project.
- Maintains sufficient records to provide ready access for the use of departmental and local agency personnel regarding bridge projects.
- Instructs districts and local agencies and consults with personnel in bridge matters at training seminars.
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
