SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

State of Illinois•Ottawa, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for training and certifying all Nuclear Density Technicians, ensuring effective embankment and subgrade construction practices are used on all district projects, as well as responsible for inventory of nuclear testing devices and distribution of radiation badges. This position also prepares soil boring logs, pavement core reports, and maintains the district’s geotechnical databases. Essential Functions Trains, certifies, and motivates district personnel in the use of nuclear density gauges on construction projects. Maintains the district’s nuclear density gauges. Ensures that compliance with the departmental safety rules and regulations are met, especially with the radioactive testing gauges. Reviews all soil density reports submitted to the district office made by department personnel on state, city, or county projects. Prepares soil boring logs and pavement core logs. Researches old pavement and foundation data. Performs testing and inspection of foundations, embankments, and subgrades. Maintains the district’s geotechnical records. Performs all 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 engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience; OR Seven years of engineering experience
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Requires valid driver’s license.
Requires ability to lift over 50 pounds.
Requires the ability to pass pre-employment physical examination and drug and alcohol testing.
Requires S-33 Soils Field Testing and Inspection and S-34 Radiation Safety certification.
Requires the ability to pass the department’s Nuclear Gauge Operator Training within 12 months and maintain the certification through the yearly Nuclear Gauge Operator Recurrent Training.
Extensive district-wide travel and to central office totaling over 10,000 miles per year, and some overnight travel to attend training and meetings.
24/7 on-call availability.
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

Ability to direct the work of other engineers, technicians, equipment operators, and laborers.
Strong communications skills.
Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ArcGIS Pro.

Responsibilities

Trains, certifies, and motivates district personnel in the use of nuclear density gauges on construction projects.
Maintains the district’s nuclear density gauges.
Ensures that compliance with the departmental safety rules and regulations are met, especially with the radioactive testing gauges.
Reviews all soil density reports submitted to the district office made by department personnel on state, city, or county projects.
Prepares soil boring logs and pavement core logs.
Researches old pavement and foundation data.
Performs testing and inspection of foundations, embankments, and subgrades.
Maintains the district’s geotechnical records.
Performs all 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