PERFORMANCE DATA MANAGER - (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

Job Requisition ID: 53830 IPR#25-00930
Closing Date: 03/16/2026
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly; Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: 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.

 

 

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Position Overview

 

This position is accountable for compiling, analyzing, and securely storing all types of pavement data from the department’s pavement performance data collection efforts.  This position is accountable for providing technical support; and coordinating the ongoing use, maintenance, enhancement of computer hardware and data information systems used in the bureau’s efforts associated with pavement design and performance.  This position assists with updating the department’s mechanistic-empirical pavement design spreadsheet used in selecting pavement type for new construction and reconstruction projects. This position also assists in the support of other performance data reduction, collection, and storage activities conducted by the bureau. 

Essential Functions

• Compiles, analyzes, and securely stores all types of pavement data for use by the bureau, central offices, and districts.
• Provides technical support and coordinates the ongoing use, maintenance, and enhancement of computer hardware and data information systems used in the bureau’s pavement design approvals and performance monitoring efforts.
• Designs, maintains, and enhances database systems ensuring that necessary changes and upgrades are implemented and documented.
• Assists in maintaining the department’s mechanistic-empirical pavement design spreadsheet to reflect policy and performance data updates.
• Reviews data and identifies and resolves errors while ensuring timely and effective completion of assigned project objectives.
• Supports other data reduction, collection, and storage activities conducted by the bureau.
• 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 computer science or information technology PLUS two years of experience managing and handling large data sets; OR eight years of experience managing and handling large data sets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of database management, electronic records, and website maintenance.
• Ability to transfer, sort, and store large data sets to maintain integrity of files and databases.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively at various professional levels in bot