SYSTEMS PLANNING & SERVICES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

State of Illinois•Dixon, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for providing all scoping and planning requirements for transportation related activities in the district, including developing and providing planning documentation and data necessary for the ultimate implementation of transportation projects on state and local levels.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Four years of experience in the practice of civil engineering.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires statewide travel with occasional overnight stays.
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.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials and the general public.
Ability to supervise a staff and perform job duties independently, with minimal guidance or supervision.
Strong organizational and decision making skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Access.

Responsibilities

Coordinates Urbanized Area Transportation Studies to maintain certification of the Continuing, Comprehensive, and Cooperative (3C) Planning Process, including scoping of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) projects within these areas.
Maintains a data bank ensuring accurate information relating to local streets, township roads, county highways, state highways, and interstate routes.
Develops design traffic forecasts for highway geometrics, pavement design, and environmental analysis.
Assures the accurate collection of traffic count data throughout the district to support traffic forecasts for all highway improvements in the district and publication of state traffic maps.
Develops recommendations for the annual and long-range program based on current and future needs.
Codes project information into the recommended program to be used in determining the state highway appropriations.
Scopes non- Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) projects as assigned.
Trains, evaluates, and motivates staff.
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