ANNUAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

Job Requisition ID: 53445 IPR#25-00463
Closing Date: 03/23/2026
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,082 Monthly; Full Range: $5,082-$9,309 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Central Management Services, Department of Natural Resources, Teamsters

 

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

 

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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 assisting in the development and monitoring of the District 6 Annual and Multi Year Highway Improvement Programs, with a primary emphasis on the Annual Program. 

Essential Functions

• Works with the District 6 staff, Office of Planning and Programming, and the Bureau of Operations to develop and deliver the projects in the Statewide Annual Line Items.
• Assists in preparation of program revisions, program carryovers, and letting coordination.
• Prepares reports and spreadsheets for the Annual Program monitoring and accomplishments.
• Analyzes and develops recommendations to upper management for resolving funding and project implementation issues for the Statewide Annual Maintenance Programs.
• Reviews Programming guidelines and coordinates with the district and the Bureaus of Planning and Programming staff on proposals.
• Assists with the development of the Multi-year Program and scoping activities.
• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of roadway and bridge design components.
• Knowledge of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) overall program development and specific project planning and design processes.
• Ability to use database and spreadsheet computer applications, including data entry, data organization, and report development.
• Ability to manage workflow to coordinate multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with both district and IDOT central office staff.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background screening.
• Valid driver's license.
• Overtime.
• Occasional districtwide travel.
• 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 employmen