PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST - (TECHNICAL MANAGER II)

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Date:  Oct 27, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  51155

Job Requisition ID: 51155 25-00593
Closing Date: 11/14/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: TECHNICAL MANAGER II - PW412 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,445 monthly; Full Range: $4,445 - $7,760 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
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.

 

 

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Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all benefits transactions for all district personnel. This position also provides support services to the area by assisting in the coordination of personnel documents to ensure verification of personnel transactions. This position assists in all aspects of the district's seasonal and temporary programs. This position is accountable for coordinating various stages of the district winter program and assure all required paperwork is completed and submitted to the central Bureau of Personnel Management in a timely manner to meet submission requirements and payroll deadlines. This position is backup to all payroll functions.

Essential Functions

  • Administers the district's benefits program to ensure employees receive total entitlement.
  • Maintains insurance and deferred compensation files for all eligible district employees; assists in maintenance of employee's personnel files.
  • Coordinates seasonal and temporary hiring programs for the district and processes all required paperwork.
  • Provides general administrative support functions and assists with the processing of personnel documents for all district employees as well as payroll.
  • Coordinates and assists employees who qualify with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs On-The-Job Training Program.
  • Enters insurance data into the Central Management Services (CMS) insurance database as allowed and provides direction to employees how to set up accounts for insurance.
  • Verifies all leave slips entered into the district Timekeeping System (TKS) system.
  • Verifies accuracy of all transaction documents as well as all internal and external administrative forms.
  • 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 a bachelor's degree majoring in public or business administration, human resources, research, communications, statistics, or accounting; OR completion of two years of college PLUS one year of related personnel experience; OR five years of related experience in public or business administration, human resources, research, communications, statistics, or accounting or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of group insurance, personnel transactions and timekeeping.
  • Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials and the public.
  • Ability to plan and direct efforts of employees and applicants for efficient accomplishment of insurance transactions and program objectives.

Conditions of Employment Condition

  • Requires a valid driver’s license.
  • Possible travel within the district.
  • Requires overtime.
  • Requires successful completion of a background screening.
  • 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 Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Personnel Services Specialist.

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: 8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday
Work Location: 3215 Executive Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62703

Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation / Region 4 / District 6 / Administrative Services
Agency Contact:  DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Office & Administrative Support

 

  • 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 Personnel Services Specialist but does provide the position with additional job protections not previously available.  This position will change from the Technical Manager II classification to Transportation Human Resources Associate option 2  in the near future as part of the completion of this ongoing administrative alignment project. 

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


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