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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois. website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.
Applications submitted v ia email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. A gency Mission Statement The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Squad Technicians. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect
our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules are available in many program
areas. Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan (10) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually. Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually. (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Job Responsibilities This position is accountable for assisting the Senior Squad Leader or Squad Leader in the preparation of studies, design plans, specifications, drawings and special provisions for proposed highway improvements. Number of Projects: 2-6 Annually Annual Project Value: $100,000 - $5,000,000 per year This position reports to a Senior Squad Leader or Squad Leader. No permanent subordinate personnel report to this position; however, this position may have up to two technical personnel reporting to him or her during the winter months. This position functions within a design squad which is primarily accountable for accomplishing projects assigned by the Project Engineer.
This position is unique in that the incumbent may work independently in developing completed studies and plans or may assist the squad leader in coordinating the squad's study and plan preparation activities. This position will accomplish these accountabilities with the assistance of one or two engineers and technicians assigned to the squad or at times may work independently on assignments provided by the squad leader to produce a complete study and set of plans. The geographic area within which this position operates encompasses a seven-county area which for the most part, is rural but contains several highly urbanized areas including Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana and Danville.
The greatest challenge of this position is to incorporate data that properly balances engineering requirements, costs, and community acceptance into a study then into a complete set of plans and to ensure that the process is accomplished in compliance with prescribed deadlines. Typical problems include providing input to the Senior Squad Leader regarding cost restrictions on improvements, changes in specifications, letting date schedules and seasonal personnel fluctuations.
(Job Responsibilities continued) The incumbent provides input and assists the squad leader in all aspects of study and plan preparation including the determination of grade lines, drainage requirements, and special details required for complete designs. The incumbent prepares general and/or special provisions to explain special design details or construction procedures; calculates quantities for all pay items to ensure accuracy and completeness; plots field notes on plan and profile and cross section sheets; prepares and verifies earthwork computations to obtain the most economical and adaptable designs and conducts field reviews of affected sections before, during and after construction.
The incumbent makes presentations at coordination meetings, sets right-of-way limits, and attends public hearings and public information meetings. The incumbent assists in developing alternative locations, treatments, and courses of action and recommends approaches to solving problems to the squad leader. In accomplishing the objectives of this position, the incumbent must operate within the limits of prescribed federal, state and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and specifications.
This, in conjunction with input from the Senior Squad Leader and the Project Engineer serves as the basic restrictions to the incumbent's ability to make decisions. Internal contacts include other sections within the Bureau of Program Development, the Bureau of Operations, and the Bureau of Project Implementation. The incumbent's external contacts occur on an occasional basis and may include the public, Federal Highway Administration, and county and municipal officials to provide information regarding highway improvements.
Travel is required within the district. The position’s effectiveness can be measured in its ability to render clear and accurate studies and plans, to perform calculations accurately, to prepare special provisions accurately and to meet deadlines imposed by construction letting schedules. This position requires an incumbent with technical training and experience. S/He must be knowledgeable in design standards and be able to perform a variety of calculations. Principal Accountabilities 1. Provides detailed, cost effective studies and plans documents as assigned in accordance with policies, procedures, design standards and specifications.
2. Maintains occasional contacts in a professional manner with the public and with local officials. 3. Provides solicited and unsolicited input for the improvement of policy, procedures, details, specifications, and other technical and management matters. 4. Works closely with other sections and district bureaus to assure plans are completed and reviewed in time to meet assigned deadlines. 5. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
6. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Position Requirements: • Education/Experience: Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS thirty (30) months of engineering experience OR Six years of engineering experience • Valid driver’s license • Districtwide travel Position Desirables • Working knowledge of the preparation of design plans and the ability to perform necessary technical computations in plan preparation • Three years of experience in the use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point) • Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions Work Hours: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday Work Location: 1800 S.
Oak St. Champaign, IL 61820 Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Program Development Agency Contact: Job Family: Transportation; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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