MCSAP COMPLIANCE UNIT MANAGER (NORTHERN) - (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)
Schaumburg, IL, US, 60196
Job Requisition ID: 48693 - IPR#25-00013
Closing Date: 08/18/2025
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: TECHNICAL MANAGER V - PW415
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,519 Monthly; Full Range $6,519 - $10,831 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
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 promotes and enforces the Illinois and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (IMCSR, FMCSR), Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), and other applicable regulations. The incumbent is responsible for managing an area-wide program and planning and performing a broad range of compliance functions. This position is accountable for the administration of the department’s Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP), encompassing segments of industry engaged in the shipment and transportation of materials over Illinois highways to gain compliance with established safety transportation regulations.
Essential Functions
- Establishes subordinate caseloads and ensures that reviews and proposed actions are consistent with regulations and are supported by evidence gathered.
- Conducts the initial review of New Entrant Safety Audits and Compliance Reviews in order to assign cases in accordance with staff capabilities while monitoring and assigning all complaints and following-up with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) to ensure compliance of regulations.
- Monitors the development of each case to be responsive to managerial and legal legislative inquiries and reviews the proposed course of action to determine consistency with precedents established for similar circumstances.
- Ensures that departmental policies and procedures are consistently applied in cases where monetary penalties are recommended while reviewing applicable regulations and making recommendations for revisions to increase levels of compliance and promote a safe transportation environment.
- Reviews all investigative reports to determine and recommend an appropriate course of action to gain industry compliance with the Illinois Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (IMCSR) and FMCSR.
- Works directly with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section Manager to establish goals and objectives determined by the FMCSR while identifying trends in citations and violations to recommend the development of information and training programs for enforcement and industry personnel in order to increase compliance levels.
- Provides essential information to the Office of Chief Counsel to support the sanction process.
- Monitors regulations and violations to identify the need for regulatory revisions and recommends changes to these regulations to increase compliance levels and promote a safe transportation environment.
- Demonstrates competency and maintains proficiency through successful completion of initial and recurrent training and certification programs as required by state and federal policies.
- Performs 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 bachelor's degree majoring in business administration, public administration, or a related field plus three years of experience working with the Illinois and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (IMCSR, FMCSR), and Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), OR eleven years of experience working with the IMCSR, FMCSR, and HMR.
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory experience.
- Exceptional knowledge of IMCSR, FMCSR, HMR and other rules and regulations which govern the trucking industry and the transportation of hazardous materials.
- Ability to collect, review, and comprehend evidence in support of the civil penalty process.
- Ability to plan and direct efforts of employees for efficient accomplishment of program objectives.
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Must attend and successfully pass each of the four core FMCSA courses (NAS A, NAS B, General Hazardous Materials, and New Entrant Safety Audit) to become provisionally certified within the first six months of hire. Then will be expected to successfully complete and pass the remaining two FMCSA required courses (Cargo Tank and Other Bulk Packaging) and become fully FMCSA certified within one year of hire. These courses may require out-of-state travel for training sessions.
- Once obtained, must remain fully FMCSA certified throughout employment in this position.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- 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.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to climb, bend, and stoop and lift 25 pounds.
- Requires the ability to travel frequently with some overnight stays primarily within the state in order to conduct investigations.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a MCSAP Compliance Unit Manager-Northern.
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 in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) 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.
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196
Office: Office of Finance and Administration/Bureau of Investigations and Compliance
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance
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.
NOTICE: Please note that this position is one of many IDOT positions that has been identified as one that is properly a Personnel Code-covered role. This change does not affect the union status, listed duties, job responsibilities, or working title of MCSAP Compliance Unit Manager (Northern), but does provide the position with additional job protections not previously available. This position will change from the Technical Manager V classification to Transportation Executive III in the near future as part of the completion of this ongoing administrative alignment project.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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