TRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE I (TECHNICAL MANAGER III) MAIL SERVICES UNIT MANAGER

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

11d•$5,624 - $9,839•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Mail Services Unit Manager. The successful candidate will manage the centralized, automated full-service mail facility servicing multiple department locations statewide, including District 6, District 7, Day Labor and Aeronautics.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Requires successful completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires ability to travel occasionally in the performance of duties, to attend training or business-related conferences, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prefers one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Prefers working knowledge of UPS and USPS rates and services.
Prefers working knowledge of Central Management Services (CMS) Mail Messenger Services.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Mail Services Unit Manager for the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Organizes, plans, executes, controls and evaluates the operation of the full-service mail facility serving multiple department locations statewide.
Develops and implements statewide departmental mail and postal procedures.
Monitors and coordinates the operation of a unique parcel shipping computer system.
Manages the receiving dock area.
Serves as a working supervisor.
Oversees financial transactions and the management of the unit’s budget.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

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