SENIOR DESIGN & PLANNING TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

State of Illinois•Ottawa, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing detailed tasks associated with designing and preparing plans and specifications for highway facility improvements.Essential Functions Ensures that plans prepared are accurate, complete, and in compliance with design standards and specifications or acceptable variations and represent the most cost-efficient design. Supervises, trains, and motivates subordinate personnel on a seasonable basis. Coordinates the activities with other sections within the bureau and other bureaus within the district to ensure that studies and plans are completed in time to meet prescribed time schedules. 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.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience; OR Seven years of engineering experience.
Valid driver’s license.
District-wide travel.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform job duties independently and with minimal guidance/supervision.
Good organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures that plans prepared are accurate, complete, and in compliance with design standards and specifications or acceptable variations and represent the most cost-efficient design.
Supervises, trains, and motivates subordinate personnel on a seasonable basis.
Coordinates the activities with other sections within the bureau and other bureaus within the district to ensure that studies and plans are completed in time to meet prescribed time schedules.
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

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