PROGRAMMING ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois•Ottawa, IL

45d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the development of the district's annual and multiyear transportation programs for highway improvements, roadway data collection and input, traffic studies activities, and for preliminary and construction cost estimates.Essential Functions

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires occasional districtwide travel.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Nice To Haves

Ability to supervise the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications.
Knowledge of the policies and procedures that govern the design of highway projects; and ability to analyze and solve highway engineering problems.
Experience with Phase I studies.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develops the multi-year program to improve transportation services based upon current and anticipated needs.
Participates in determination of project scope and initial project cost estimating in view of needs and limited resources.
Collects, reports, and maintains accurate, current, and complete physical characteristics of existing transportation facilities to achieve up-to-date information reliability for the Illinois Roadway Information System, various maps, mileage tables, and special reports.
Establishes programs by category and monitors changing conditions and regulations to keep programs current.
Coordinates planning studies, which provide the database for programming and determines eligibility for project improvements.
Evaluates past program effectiveness in resolving systems deficiencies.
Supervises, trains, and motivates subordinate personnel.
Performs duties in accordance with departmental safety policies. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to a 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