SERVICES DEVELOPMENT SECTION CHIEF (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Technical Manager V
Closing Date/Time: 07/01/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,519 monthly; Full Range $6,519-$10,831 monthly  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number REQ#47913 - IPR#2025-00082

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for participating in the development, implementation, management, and direction of the computer and information technology systems developed to enhance current and future operations. This position ensures maintenance and updating of the department’s bridge inventory system.

Essential Functions

• Ensures that all structural inventory data for all state-maintained bridges is kept current.
• Provides administrative guidance in the development of computer support programs as well as retrieval of automated records, data collection, and utilization of existing data processing equipment to obtain maximum benefits from computer support activities.
• Coordinates budget, administrative, personnel, and training functions for the Bureau Bridges and Structures’ (BBS) and resolves bureau-wide problems to maintain timely and effective management practices.
• Monitors and initiates necessary actions to ensure all critical personnel positions are staffed within the limits of the BBS’ authorized headcount.
• Directs the preparation of various program appropriation requests to ensure appropriate and adequate funds are requested to satisfy the BBS’ goals and program objectives.
• Ensures the BBS’ resources are used efficiently and effectively; funds, property, and other assets and resources are safeguarded against waste, loss, unauthorized use and misappropriation. Revenues, expenditures, and transfers of funds and resources are properly recorded and accounted for.
• Serves as a liaison with staff in the Office of Highways Project Implementation (OHPI), other department offices, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and consultants in the initiation, processing, and monitoring of BBS’ contract agreements.
• Maintains an in-house database for program development and monitoring of special projects throughout the BBS. Produces issue papers in response to BBS inquiries.
• Ensures state and federal legislative reviews for the BBS are completed and submitted.
• Ensures that all equipment and property control inventories are prepared and maintained in accordance with applicable federal, state and departmental rules and regulations.
• Ensure that all correspondence, word processing, and record keeping activities are completed and accurate.
• Provides training, evaluation, and motivation of subordinate personnel to ensure a competent and well-developed administrative 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in business, economics, public finance, public administration, or a related field PLUS three years of e