DIVERSITY AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MANAGER (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager IV
Closing Date/Time: 03/25/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly; Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: 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.

 

Posting Identification Number REQ#45419 - IPR#47245

 

Position Overview 

 

This position serves as a liaison between the Office of Business and Workforce Diversity (OBWD), Office of Finance and Administration (OFA), and external stakeholders including, but not limited to, state and local legislators, municipal leaders, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and prime contractors, Chamber of Commerce staff, economic development organizational staff, planning association personnel, and community based organizational staff. This position is responsible for ensuring that internal and external stakeholders are kept abreast of DBE goal achievement through reporting, and made aware of certification workshops, compliance efforts, supportive services assistance, community outreach initiatives, and networking. This position represents the department and is charged with helping manage DBE project initiatives, data management, and subsequent reporting. 

 

 

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.
 

 

Essential Functions

• Keeps abreast of the IDOT's DBE goal achievement and commitment and total certified DBE figures to gather data for the OBWD which may be used in outreach efforts.  
• Maintains a database of organizations and develops and maintains relationships with the staff from these organizations and community members through newsletters, phone calls, and virtual/in person meetings.
• Develops, coordinates, and plans outreach workshops, events, and networking opportunities for external stakeholders and attends certified DBE and prime contractor meet and greets with district personnel.  
• Participates in the organization and promotion of internal/external diversity recruitment and outreach events.  
• Monitors the need for training in areas which may have DBE underutilization, goal achievement, and emerging policy priorities in conjunction with the BPM and develops training plans.
• Coordinates information on relevant DBE policy issues to ensure that decisions are consistent with past policies and current goals and objectives of the OBWD.
• Serves as liaison between the department and various external organizations by attending external district and region visits, workshops, job fairs, community meetings, and networking events.
• Prepares ad hoc reports and projects as required and attends meetings concerning the DBE