LOCAL POLICY AND SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois • Springfield, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for developing, disseminating, and maintaining policies and procedures, street and highway design criteria and standards, and specifications for use by local agencies in developing, constructing and maintaining federal, state and locally funded highway improvements. This position provides the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets (BLRS) with the analysis of proposed legislation that impacts the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) responsibilities and local interest, analyzes and recommends technological advances for use by local agencies, and provides the BLRS and local perspective on the IDOT Specifications Committee. This position develops and interprets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) engineering policies to ensure the Local Public Agency (LPA) programs and projects delivered are compliant with federal and state accessibility requirements.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of modern methods, practices, and procedures of public works engineering.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead discussions with large groups.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials, and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, interpret, and execute department policies and procedures.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and disseminates policies, procedures, specifications, special provisions, and design criteria which are responsible to the needs of local governments and the department for all local agency programs assigned to the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets.
• Develops and interprets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) engineering policies to ensure Local Public Agency (LPA) programs and projects delivered are compliant with federal and state accessibility requirements.
• Provides guidance to LPA’s regarding the development of ADA self-evaluations and transition plans for LPAs and monitors their implementation.
• Maintains effective liaison with local governmental agencies, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), departmental bureaus, district offices, and consult with engineers to obtain policy input, provide policy interpretations, resolve problems, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the unit's output.
• Evaluates and initiates action reflecting technical research conclusions and changes in pertinent state, federal and national regulations for proper compliance and improvement of current procedures and practices.
• Coordinates with the Technology Transfer Program Manager to ensure local governments receive adequate education, technology transfer, and information concerning worker safety, highway safety, workforce development, and infrastructure development in accordance with new policies and procedures.
• Provides adequate technical and administrative counsel to assist local governments in the planning, inventory, inspection, repair, design, rehabilitation, construction, and maintenance of cost-effective highway projects.
• Obtains, organizes, directs, develops and maintains a competent well-motivated staff capable of carrying out all the accountabilities assigned to this unit in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Assists subordinates in resolving difficult technical problems and provides interpretations, opinions and recommendations concerning policies and procedures as they relate to local agency highway programs.
• Performs duties in compliance with department 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees