ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV - ACCESS PERMITS TECHNICIAN - IPR#47046

Location:  Peoria, IL, US, 61602

Job Requisition ID:  39711

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV - ACCESS PERMITS TECHNICIAN - IPR#47046

Agency:  Department of Transportation 
Closing Date/Time: 07/26/2024 
Salary:   $5,082 - $9,309 Monthly  
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $5,082 - $6,582 Monthly

Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Peoria  
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.

Agency Mission Statement:

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Access Permits Technician.

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.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is accountable for the preparation and issuance of permits for activities by non-state forces on, adjacent, over, or under state highways and rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of the Office of Highways Project Implementation.

This position reports to the Access Permits Unit Chief. No subordinates report to this position.

The incumbent has the responsibility to grant permits, whenever feasible, for access to state roadways; activities upon the right-of-way; and to regulate work upon the pavement, shoulder and bridge structures. Substantial effects can be produced by the incumbent in the economic sphere by introducing or excluding the flow of traffic to a given point or area.  

A typical problem for the incumbent is to rank permit requests based on comparative merit versus the effects upon the flow of traffic on state roadways. The greatest challenge for the incumbent is determine whether or not the concerns and activities of business and or property owners are accurately measured against the positive or negative effects upon traffic flow, safety and maintenance problems and the preservation of the state's investment.

Requests for permits are generated by individual property owners, businesses, subdividers, contractors, law enforcement officials, utility operators and citizen groups. The incumbent must analyze requests to determine the impact upon traffic flow, safety and physical roadway condition. Requests for permits can be for several purposes: driveways, entrances, temporary detours, earth grading, tree removal, field tile outlets, traffic control measures, road closures and drainage structures. The incumbent must investigate conditions surrounding the request which often includes physical inspection, as well as the review of plans. A substantial portion of the incumbent's time is consumed in providing information to the public on what various requirements exist relative to access and entrances. The results of the incumbent's investigations of various permit requests are drafted into permits containing material specifications and regulations for the consideration of the Regional Engineer. When road closures or temporary detours are authorized, the incumbent must coordinate all arrangements with other district authorities. Detailed records and maps of all permit activities must be prepared and preserved by the unit.

The incumbent has wide latitude in dealing with permit requests and applies technical knowledge to a considerable degree in prescribing materials, distances and other specifications in permits issued. The incumbent is governed by Permit Policy Manuals of the department, the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and administrative memoranda.

The incumbent has regular contact with the district Operations Engineer, Traffic Operations Engineer, Operations Field Engineers and Geometrics Engineer. Contacts within the Department of Transportation are for the purpose of consultation and guidance and for the dissemination of policy information. The incumbent has frequent contact with property owners, businessmen, contractors, utility company representatives, legislators, individual citizens and citizen groups. Districtwide travel is required.

The effectiveness of this position can be measured through its ability to assure conformance to state policies relative to access, the adherence to specification, and a minimum of closure time of roadways for permit work.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Evaluates requests for access to the state highway and evaluates a wide variety of other requests including work along and within the public right of way, and to properly issue or deny such requests.
2. Maintains adequate records, plans and maps for all work performed by permit office.
3. Ensures timely treatment of assignments and accurate consideration of available data.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
5. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Position Requirements

• Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience OR Seven years of engineering experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Districtwide travel

• Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Position Desirables

•    Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and the application of engineering techniques to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works
•    Familiarity with the department’s Policy on Permits for Access to State Highways, departmental signing policies and procedures, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (JULIE) call process
•    Strong oral and/or written communication skills

Work Hours:  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday  
Work Location: 401 Main St, Peoria, Illinois, 61602  

Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Operations

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group:  Transportation; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics  

If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today!  https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Peoria-ACCESS-PERMITS-TECHNICIAN-IL-61602/1190311800/

*If you have questions about the Job Responsibilities or Qualifications, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed above
*If you have questions about the application process, please reach out to DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov
 

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.