Metals And Miscellaneous Products Technical Coordinator (Technical Manager V)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is accountable for managing the activities of the Bureau of Materials’ Metals and Technical Studies Unit which develops and evaluates policies and procedures pertaining to metals and miscellaneous products. This includes developing and evaluating test procedures for metals and miscellaneous products and supervising inspection programs.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in business, project management, of public administration curriculum PLUS three years of experience managing, implementing, developing, and/or evaluating policies and procedures and inspection programs related to materials; OR eleven years of experience managing, implementing, developing, and/or evaluating policies and procedures and inspection programs related to materials.
Requires districtwide with out-of-state travel, which may include overnight stays.
Requires a valid drivers license.
Requires successful completion of background screening.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory and administrative experience.
Extensive knowledge of laboratory testing of highway construction materials and application of test methods.
Working knowledge of steel fabrication and production of metal, rubber, and plastic pipe.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to make decisions on quality and durability of products and materials.
Working knowledge of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.

Responsibilities

Provides consultation and interpretation of inspections and testing to ensure that the materials meet departmental specifications.
Confers with fabricators, producers, and suppliers to assist in the procurement of available quality products for the construction and maintenance of the state’s highway system.
Prepares and updates the department’s Manual for Materials Inspection, research other test methods and procedures, and recommends revisions to the specifications to accommodate the use of new commodities, processes, and technologies.
Prepares reports and correspondence to assist the Engineer of Metals and Technical Studies in providing notification of the Bureau of Materials’ decisions and recommendations.
Oversees the updating of the material and producer/supplier coding system for the statewide materials management system and schedules sample preparation and prioritization of the laboratory testing program.
Prepares policies and implements activities for the various producer certification programs in the Metals and Technical Studies Unit.
Conducts on-site field visits to evaluate fabricated products to aid district personnel in making decisions regarding compliance with specifications.
Correlates evaluations of tests being performed and research of other test methods and procedures to ensure that department is economically purchasing high-quality materials.
Serves on several American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) technical committees covering a broad range of metals and miscellaneous materials and participates in regional and national testing initiatives.
Selects, trains, and motivates a competent staff to accomplish objectives.
Ensures that subordinates comply with all departmental safety rules, practices, and procedures.
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