EMPLOYEE SERVICES SECTION MANAGER - TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR
Springfield, IL, US, 62764
Job Requisition ID: 59802 IPR#26-01926
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 45858
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $10,000 -$12,000 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: Non-Union
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764
Office: Office of Finance & Administration/Bureau of Personnel Management
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@illinois.gov
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
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:
The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to hire a Transportation Public Serv Administrator to serve as the Employee Services Section Manager. The successful candidate will oversee the development and implementation of talent and career development programs, the employee assistance program, fitness-for-duty evaluations, critical incident stress management program, employee travel regulation interpretations, occupational safety and health, drug/alcohol testing, post-offer pre-employment testing, and career services programs, including employee engagement, retention, career advising, new employee onboarding and workforce planning.
Essential Functions
- Organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates employee services programs for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Oversees the development and implementation of talent development programs, the employee assistance program, employee safety and drug/alcohol testing programs, post-offer pre-employment testing, and career services programs.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Provides leadership and oversight in the development and implementation of programs addressing employee travel as well as safety and fitness-for-duty concerns. In conjunction with the Fitness-for-Duty Coordinator, reviews non-routine potential fitness-for-duty evaluation cases brought forth by statewide administrative staff to determine appropriate course of action and provide prudent and timely recommendations to prevent harm to the employee, co-workers and/or the motoring public.
- Provides leadership and oversight in the development and implementation of Career Services programs, including employee engagement, employee recognition, mentoring, career-related events, career advising, new employee onboarding and workforce planning.
- Prepares and submits budget and procurement requests for the section based on program needs, staffing levels, and anticipated operational costs.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope for the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in business or public administration, human resources, and labor relations.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in human resources. Requires two (2) years of professional experience planning, executing and evaluating employee services/career services programs.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience planning, executing and evaluating employee services/career services programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience providing state travel rule interpretations.
- Prefers working knowledge of federal drug and alcohol testing regulations for safety sensitive positions.
- Prefers working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Illinois Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions in a transportation setting.
- Prefers advanced skill in the utilization of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Forms).
- Prefer advanced skill in the utilization of collaboration tools such as SharePoint.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield