Traffic Plans & Contracts Technician (Engineering Technician Iv)

State of Illinois•Dixon, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the design and preparation of contract plans for traffic control signal installations and modernizations, highway signing, roadway lighting, crash analysis reports for project development, and serious safety hazard finding for all the school districts in District 2. Also included are the review of contract plans for traffic-related projects from outside agencies and the development of a list of candidate Hazard Elimination and Safety Program projects based on the annual listing of High Accident Locations.

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
Occasional districtwide and statewide travel.
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.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of computer programs such as Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), ArcGIS, and traffic design programs.
Effective organizing and prioritizing skills.
Effective communication skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Prepares contract plans for traffic signals, lighting, signing projects, and serious safety hazard findings.
Reviews plans from outside agencies to ensure compliance with department policies.
Assists in preparing the District Safety Improvement Program.
Provides expertise to analyze accident patterns and identify corrective measures.
Researches file data to prepare written or oral responses to inquiries directed at the district concerning traffic engineering.
Supplies district personnel and outside agencies with information regarding traffic engineering.
Performs, analyzes, and makes recommendations relative to special projects as assigned.
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

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