OCCUPANT PROTECTION COORDINATOR (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

Job Requisition ID: 51438 IPR 25-00556
Closing Date: 11/20/2025
​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.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position Overview 

 

This position is responsible for coordinating and managing occupant protection programs, including Click It or Ticket (CIOT) and Child Passenger Safety (CPS) initiatives. This role oversees the implementation of federal and state-funded projects aimed at enhancing occupant safety at the state, regional, and local levels. Duties include identifying behavioral traffic safety concerns, developing and tracking program activities, assessing program outcomes, and providing technical assistance to grantees. This position requires close collaboration with internal staff, federal and state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit partners to support and improve traffic safety initiatives statewide.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering’s Occupant Protection Programs and serves as the resource person on all occupant protection safety programs.
• Aids in developing, revising, and implementing the Occupant Protection Emphasis Area in the Illinois Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP).
• Assists in the planning, preparation, development, and administration of the Triennial National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Highway Safety Plan (3HSP), Annual Grant Application (AGA), Annual Report (AR), and any other assigned applicable publication or document regarding the Occupant Protection Program.
• Maintains contact with federal, state, and local governmental officials and agencies to keep abreast of current occupant protection issues and assist in the development and preparation of occupant protection projects.
• Represents the bureau on national and/or state occupant protection committees and at their respective meetings.
• Participates with and/or co-sponsors functions with local groups or advisory committees.
• Manages selected occupant protection projects which includes reviewing reports, processing claims for reimbursement, project monitoring, and evaluations.
• Coordinates and attends special public information and educational activities statewide in conjunction with nationally recognized events and programs.
• Conducts presentations and/or training sessions to state, local, and private groups on occupant protection as requested.
• Assists