PROJECT & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SECTION CHIEF - (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)

State of Illinois•Schaumburg, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for directing and coordinating the district's Phase I location and design study activities required for proposed highway improvements so as to develop solutions that reflect the demands of highway safety and mobility, to ensure effective use of available funds, to ensure consideration of operational and maintenance impact, to ensure the appropriate level of environmental study/review and consideration of impact mitigation, and to facilitate the appropriate level of project coordination to obtain community acceptance.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Eight years of experience in civil engineering including three years of supervising staff and managing engineering functions.
Valid driver's license.
Overtime due to occasional attendance at meetings and conferences outside of normal working hours.
District-wide and state-wide travel.
24-hours a day/7-days a week availability.
Successful completion of a background check.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to coordinate with other bureaus and the central office, and to engage effectively with local governments and large organizations.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of current highway policies and procedures as they relate to program development, project studies and project design.
Knowledge of project implementation procedures and departmental organizations.
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and track project progress.
Demonstrated ability to develop staff through performance feedback, mentoring, and access to appropriate training opportunities.

Responsibilities

Provides coordinated district effort in determining engineering feasibility of each project scope of work.
Provides for continuous consultation with all interested parties on location and design study problems so as to ensure timely approval of each project.
Provides for effective management of the section and the efficient distribution of work between in-house staff and consultants so as to ensure timely program progress and completion.
Provides for subordinate staff development through continuous performance evaluation and counseling and making proper training available.
Provides for close contact and communication with representatives of federal, state, and local government agencies; legislators; quasi-public agencies; the news media; and private citizens to obtain their acceptance of the district's programming initiatives.
Ensures that the program development functions are performed to provide effective and efficient highway transportation facilities that incorporate the latest policies and procedures that encompass Context Sensitive Solutions.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and requires same of subordinate staff.
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