Agency : Department of Transportation
Closing Date/Time: 08/16/2024
Salary: $6,445 - $10,210 Monthly
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $6,445 - $7,945
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 - Protech Teamsters
*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition Policy.
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.
A gency Mission Statement
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Traffic Operations Engineer.
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:
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.
This position is accountable for managing and supervising the implementation of effective highway signing, highway lighting, and pavement activities that ensures the safety of the motoring public and the efficient flow of traffic within the district.
Subordinates: Direct 4, Indirect 15-20
Operating Budget: $1.5 Million
Sign Inventory: $500,000, Commodities: $500,000
Capital Expend: $150,000
Geographic Area: 12 counties -4,200 Lane Miles
This position reports to the Operations Engineer. Reporting directly to this position are two Traffic Operations Supervisors, the Traffic Control Supervisor, and the Traffic Operations Technician.
This position is accountable for directing and managing signing, and pavement marking activities for the 12 counties in the district. This position is unique in that it has the responsibility for ensuring traffic signs, traffic control devices and pavement markings are maintained according to state and federal regulations.
The incumbent's greatest challenge entails replacing critical signs that are knocked down in an expeditious manner so that the department avoids a potential liability situation. A typical problem for this position entails prioritizing signing and striping activities to meet available funds yet ensures for the safety and well-being of the motoring public.
The incumbent directs and evaluates the effectiveness of the day to day activities of the Traffic Operations Section as well as oversees the scheduling of the sign shop to ensure the signing needs and inventory needs of the district are met. This position schedules and supervises the maintenance of traffic highway sign structures. The incumbent develops guidelines as needed for equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement in the district. The incumbent investigates and evaluates over-dimensional permits as requested by the Central Bureau of Operations/Permit Section and responds to questions on the same. This position is responsible for signing of detour route in emergency conditions on a 24-hour basis. This requires contact with local agencies to work out the best detours. The incumbent investigates, evaluates, and approves applications for Special Event activities, School Bus Safety requests, and responds to citizens questions and concerns. The incumbent acts as the District Hazardous Material Manager designee. The incumbent assures that the district vertical clearance inventory is current and accurately maintained.
The incumbent accomplishes accountabilities through the following subordinate staff:
T wo Traffic Operations Supervisors (East and West) - who, with 6 to 13 subordinates, accomplishes all sign erection and maintenance and pavement marking activities and schedules equipment utilization, maintains inventories of signs and materials, and maintains the traffic building.
Traffic Control Supervisor - who is accountable for conducting the program of traffic control planning and inspection to ensure maximum safety where construction, maintenance, or utility work is being performed.
Traffic Operations Technician - who conducts traffic engineering studies and investigations and prepares contracts and signing plans.
The incumbent is governed by department and district policies, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), fiscal restrictions of the bureau and district, rules of the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), and contracts negotiated with the Teamster's subordinate technical and non-technical personnel. He/She has the principal accountability for operations staffing and makes recommendations for retention or release of employees and salary adjustment recommendations on assigned technical employees.
The incumbent has regular and frequent contacts with the district Operations Engineer, the other section chiefs, his/her subordinates, and the district Bureaus of Administration, Program Development and Project Implementation. He/She has contacts with the section chiefs of the central Bureau of Traffic. He/She has contacts with the section chiefs of the central Bureau of Operations. He/She receives frequent inquiries from citizens, the Illinois State Police, municipal police agencies, county sheriffs, the Office of the Secretary of State, and local officials requesting information or to register complaints concerning operations activities. This position requires districtwide travel. The incumbent is "on call" 24-hours a day to respond to emergency repair and maintenance.
The effectiveness of this position can be measured through striping costs and preservation of original traffic control installations. The ability to maintain discipline and harmonious work environment can be evaluated and is essential.
1. Responsible for directing, evaluating, and training operations personnel.
2. Responsible for assuring proper signing and pavement markings.
3. Accountable for maintaining adequate inventories of sign fabrication materials and marking materials.
4. Responsible for coordinating the activities of the Sign Shop with field operation priorities.
5. Assists in the review of preliminary traffic signing plans.
6. Responsible for being on 24-hour call for problems relating to traffic control.
7. Responsible for receiving, investigating, and answering complaints and inquiries related to traffic operations.
8. Accountable for maintaining budget records as a result of expenditure of commodities, equipment purchases, the operation of equipment, and related operations activities.
9. Responsible for numerous public safety programs i.e. Special Event, School Safety, and Parent Reimbursement.
10. Responsible for assuring the district Vertical Clearance inventory is correctly maintained.
11. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
12. Performs other duties assigned.
Position Requirements
• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois
• Five years of experience in civil engineering
• Valid driver's license
• Districtwide travel
• 24-hour emergency call availability
Position Desirables
• Knowledge and understanding of the MUTCD Manual
• Ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities
• Strong supervisory skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills and experience communicating with the public
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 401 Main St Peoria, IL 61602-1267
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Operations
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Job Family: Transportation ; Public Safety; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment
during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the
employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the
Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject
to a fine.
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