Operations Supervisor (Operations Supervisor I)

State of Illinois•Warren, MI

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor I is responsible for preserving highway investment and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of primary and interstate routes by planning and directing regular maintenance activities. The position optimizes the use of personnel, equipment, commodities, and other allocated resources, and performs administrative and supervisory functions involving personnel matters, discipline, grievances, employee evaluations, accident reports, and leave slips. The role directs snow removal and emergency maintenance operations, ensures appropriate traffic controls and compliance with departmental safety practices, and oversees equipment allocation and maintenance. It also involves coordinating pavement core-thickness testing, communicating with local residents about complaints and right-of-way matters, and collaborating with district staff and other bureaus. The position is based in Monmouth, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule that may require one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. The role requires frequent district-wide travel and availability on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the year.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a related technical/science curriculum, plus five years of experience in civil engineering, roadway construction, highway maintenance, traffic operations, public works, or a related field; OR seven years of experience in engineering technology, civil engineering, roadway construction, highway maintenance, traffic operations, public works, or a related field.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Frequent district-wide travel.
On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year.
Successful completion of a background screening.
File a Statement of Economic Interest and Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest as required by state law.
Comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions concerning non-State employment offers during state employment or within one year after leaving state employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to plan and direct work efforts efficiently to accomplish program objectives.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Organize work crews, allocate resources, assign and motivate employees, and maintain acceptable productivity standards.
Participate in disciplinary and grievance proceedings and conduct investigations with district administrative staff and the Operations Engineer as required.
Direct snow removal and emergency maintenance operations to keep state-maintained roadways safe and open to the traveling public.
Recommend revisions within the scope of projects and proposed plans to minimize future maintenance problems, in conjunction with the Maintenance Field Engineer.
Counsel staff on work performance, approve time off, adjust first-level grievances, prepare and sign performance evaluations, and coordinate staffing needs.
Meet with local residents regarding complaints, access permits, and right-of-way problems.
Direct, repair, allocate, and inventory equipment assigned to team sections to ensure it is used, maintained, accounted for, and replaced appropriately.
Provide proper traffic controls through maintenance areas.
Coordinate, witness, and record core-thickness tests for new Portland Cement Concrete and full-depth bituminous pavements.
Ensure staff perform duties in accordance with departmental safety rules, practices, and programs.
Assist other bureaus with the Work Site Protection Manual for work other than highway maintenance and traffic crews.
Perform all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
Pension plan
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
Deferred compensation program and other pre-tax benefit programs for medical and daycare expenses
12 paid sick days annually
10 paid vacation days during the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 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
Monday–Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities