INVENTORY MANAGEMENT UNIT CHIEF - (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)

Job Requisition ID: 55767 IPR #26-01225
Opening Date: 04/30/2026
Closing Date: 05/14/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager V
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
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?

 

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 accountable for developing statewide transportation data needs (roadway, geographic information system (GIS), and structures) to meet federal and state requirements and for developing procedures to collect, process, analyze, verify, and organize data for training of departmental staff in these procedures. 

Essential Functions

• Determines statewide transportation data needs and formulates the annual highway inventory program to collect data, process, and provide the information necessary to meet these needs.
• Implements federal directives for data collection, dissemination, and data submittals covering the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS), the National Bridge Inspection (NBI) Program, and the Federal Performance Measures.
• Maintains the base geographic information system (GIS) roadway network data that is used in geographical applications throughout the department and on web-based applications.
• Establishes and manages multi-year contracts to supplement the highway and structure data collection throughout the state.
• Trains staff throughout the department in data collection procedures and use of the Illinois Roadway Information system (IRIS), Illinois Structure Information System (ISIS), and other web-based applications. Conducts an annual meeting with users of the data inventory systems.
• Organizes, motivates, trains, directs, and evaluates subordinate personnel to assure effective and efficient accomplishments of the bureau’s responsibilities.
• Perform 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 general studies, business, computer science, computer information, computer information systems, engineering, public administration, project management, geographic information systems (GIS), or mathematics PLUS three years of experience handling data management activities; GIS; extracting, analyzing, and/or summarizing data; or a combination thereof; OR eleven years of experience handling data management activities; GIS; extracting, analyzing, and/or summarizing data; or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of the departmental transport