LOCAL ROADS & STREETS TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V)

State of Illinois•Schaumburg, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for reviewing, evaluating, revising and taking appropriate action on Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) and Federal Aid (FA) projects primarily for all types of traffic control devices to ensure that such projects conform to existing policies, guidelines, and sound engineering principles. This position also oversees the duties as the Local Roads Bridge Coordinator in maintaining the database for bridge inspections, load postings and closures.

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.
Required district-wide travel.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provides complete and detailed review of plan submittments by local agencies involving Motor Fuel Tax (MFT), state or federal participation, while coordinating with the Federal Aid (FA) Program Engineer or MFT Field Engineer.
Reconciles differences regarding project features with local agencies.
Ensures the application of appropriate design criteria to all types of traffic control devices on local arterial highways and streets.
Interprets plan specifications, provisions, and agreements for local agency, consultant, and contractor personnel to assure the funding and maintenance requirements are in line with departmental guidelines in coordination with the FA Agreement Technician.
Performs the duties of the Local Roads Bridge Coordinator.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of 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)
12 paid Sick Days annually
10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
3 paid Personal Days annually
13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources