TRAFFIC OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN/OPS SUPER (OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR I)

State of Illinois•Paris, IL

About The Position

This position is accountable for inspecting and maintaining all highway signs and pavement markings on the state-maintained system within the district. This position performs administrative/supervisory functions including personnel issues, discipline, grievances, employee evaluations, accident reports, and leave slips.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of experience in civil engineering, roadway construction, highway maintenance, traffic operations, public works, or a related field; OR Seven years of experience in engineering technology, civil engineering, roadway construction, highway maintenance, traffic operations, public works, or a related field.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires district-wide travel.
Requires overtime.
Requires on-call availability 24 hours per day/7 days per week.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to plan and direct efforts of work for efficient accomplishments of program objectives.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manages a perpetual inventory of Traffic Operations commodities and maintains adequate records and the annual budgets.
Ensures the maintenance, repairs, and operations of the Traffic Operations equipment, and meeting work schedules and deadlines of field operations.
Maintains work order files, equipment records, and records of signs issued to other agencies.
Reviews all signing and striping plans for accuracy according to policy and acts as the resident technician on freeway sign maintenance and high type pavement marking contracts.
Ensures maximum efficiency of all signs in the field by physically checking under day and night conditions.
Ensures timely completion of written responses to outside inquiries regarding signing and striping issues.
Works in conjunction with the Traffic Operations Engineer to counsel staff regarding work performance; approve time off; and adjust first-level grievances; prepare and sign performance evaluations; and coordinate staffing needs.
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