ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE RESOURCE SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)
Springfield, IL, US, 62764
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager IV
Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,432 monthly; Full Range $5,432-$9,713 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech 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.
Posting Identification Number 42195 - IPR#47006
Position Overview
This position is accountable for the design, technical expertise, and interagency coordination of roadway landscape features and activities to ensure safety, compatibility, aesthetics, and preservation of natural resources and department assets within the highway system. This includes coordination and monitoring of the districts integrated roadside vegetation management plans to provide a functional statewide plan that meets the department's management and habitat conservation goals.
Essential Functions
- Prepares a yearly roadside development plan for the district roadsides and rest areas.
- Assists with revisions and implementation of district and state integrated roadside vegetation management plans.
- Oversees the construction of landscape projects and contract maintenance projects.
- Evaluates and selects appropriate chemicals for maintenance use.
- Provides expertise and training to various bureaus and non-departmental personnel involving roadside activities.
- Assists the districts in coordinating local special interest groups in habitat, conservation, and beautification projects.
- Performs habitat inspections, monitoring, and reporting as required by agreement with the University of Illinois to maintain IDOTs enrollment in the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances.
- 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 environmental science, agriculture science, wildlife biology, or natural resources PLUS two years of experience in rights-of-way vegetation management, OR Eight years of experience in rights-of-way vegetation management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of turf and plant management including pesticides, plant species, and disease and pest management.
- Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with department and industry staff.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills preferably in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ArcGIS.
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.
- Valid Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide license (any type) or equivalent from an adjacent state (KY, IA, IN, MO, or WI).
- Must be able to obtain Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator license in Right-of-Way, Turf, Ornamental, and Aquatics within 5 months of employment.
- Valid driver's license.
- Frequent statewide travel with occasional overnight stays.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Roadside Maintenance Resource 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: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Bureau of Operations
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation ; Environmental & Natural Resources; Public Safety
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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Nearest Major Market: Springfield