COMPLIANCE FIELD OFFICER (TECHNICAL MANAGER III)

Job Requisition ID: 54703 IPR# 25-01075
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: 05/26/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager III
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,055 Monthly; Full Range: $5,055-$8,800 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech 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.

 

Why Work for Illinois?

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for conducting contract compliance reviews in the central Illinois area and ensuring that contractors and consulting engineers doing business with the department are following the stipulations of the contracts, special provisions, and federal and state legislation. These activities can cover any aspect of the construction process with an emphasis on compliance with the departments Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.

Essential Functions

• Conducts compliance reviews of contractors and consultant engineers to determine the degree to which contractors and consultant engineers are fulfilling their contractual obligations regarding the utilization of DBE firms as required under federal and state regulations.
• Prepares and submits written reports of findings to the Compliance Field Unit Manager and makes recommendations for corrective action and/or sanctions to be imposed.
• Conducts field inspections to monitor specific construction activities.
• Presents seminars regarding DBE compliance to contractors, industry associations, and others.
• Assists the efforts of nine district representatives regarding the compliance program.
• Performs assignments as directed in cooperation with other sections within the Bureau of Investigations and Compliance or other offices within the department.
• Investigates DBE compliance complaints and recommends an appropriate course of action.
• 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 bachelor’s degree majoring in business, statistics, or public administration, OR Completion of two years of college PLUS two years of experience in contract administration, compliance review and investigation, technical report writing, working with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) program, or a combination thereof, OR Six years of experience in contract administration, compliance review and investigation, technical report writing, working with the DBE program, or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the DBE program and its policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with staff, management, and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute administrative and/or technical program requirements.