Civil Engineer - Local Field Engineer

Location: Dixon, IL, US, 61021
Job Requisition ID: 38650
Civil Engineer V - Local Roads Field Liaison Engineer - IPR#46734 Agency : Department of Transportation
Closing Date/Time: 06/27/2024
Salary: $6,638-$10,516 Monthly
Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,638-$8,138 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 2
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 Local Roads Field Liaison Engineers.
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 are available in many program areas. Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan (10) 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 reviewing for approval local agency proposals for expenditure of MFT (Motor Fuel Tax), TBP (Township Bridge Program), and local federal highway funds; for recommending final approval for PS&E (Plans, Specifications and Estimates) for these projects; and for project closeout of completed local agency state funded projects including MFT, TBP, EDP (Economic Development Program), TARP (Truck Access Route Program), etc.
Number of Projects: 75-145 Annually
Area Assigned: 4-6 Counties; 20-70 Municipalities; 50-130 Townships
MFT Funds: $10 - $30 Million
Township Bridge Funds: $1 - $2 Million
Local Federal Highway Funds: $5 - $15 Million
Miscellaneous: $0.3 - $2 Million
This position reports to the Local Roads & Streets Engineer. No subordinates report directly to this position; however, the Field Engineer provides extensive liaison and supervision of local agency projects and expenditure and control of funds.
This is a primary position which fulfills the state's responsibilities to administer the use of federal and state transportation funds by local agencies. These funded projects are coordinated from beginning to completion in highly urbanized to very rural areas. The incumbent must coordinate all activities with agencies outside the control of the department. Consequently, proper planning, directing, and controlling of activities is essential in maximizing transportation services.
Typical problems include accomplishing responsibilities with activities and personnel not under the incumbent's direct supervision; motivating local agencies to provide maximum transportation services; and keeping technically and professionally qualified in highway functional areas from project inception to project closeout. The greatest challenge to this position is to obtain local agency projects initiated and completed in a timely and efficient manner, and in compliance with federal and state guidelines.
This position personally authorizes expenditures of funds for projects; recommends approval for PS&E for construction and maintenance programs; determines design criteria eligibility and funding for projects with local officials; recommends approval for engineering agreements, bridge inspection reports, and maintenance programs; supervises all MFT and Township Bridge lettings; and recommends for approval contracts, material acceptances, authorizations, and final project closeout documents. Additionally, the position investigates and resolves complaints and causes of discrepancies and citations found by the Documentation Compliance Reviewer to be corrected. The incumbent conducts field inspections, reviews estimate, and recommends for approval final claims for Disaster Relief Funds.
Job Responsibilities (continued)
The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in carrying out his/her duties. The incumbent operates within the wide parameters of the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Manual, Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Circular Letters, the Standard Specifications, the Illinois Highway Code, and other statutes involving local agencies as they affect transportation projects.
The incumbent coordinates his/her activities with other affected agencies and in doing this, has frequent contact with the FHWA, the Illinois Commerce Commission, Division of Highways and Water Resources, railroads and utility companies, and all district bureaus. The incumbent attends local governmental meetings and lettings to instruct and advise local officials in Motor Fuel Tax laws and procedures. A driver's license is required for this position due to the need to travel extensively throughout the district.
The effectiveness of this position can best be judged by the accomplishment of the local program within the incumbent's area of jurisdiction; by local agency compliance with federal and state guidelines; by their ability to maintain harmonious relations with local agencies which help produce results, and by the effectiveness with which local agencies use available federal and state funds.
Principal Accountabilities
Recommends for approval the local agencies' proposals for expenditure of MFT, TBP, other state administered highway funds, and Federal highway funds. Recommends for approval PS&E for local agency construction projects involving MFT, TBP, other state administered highway funds, and federal highway funds. Serves as the department's liaison to carry out State transportation responsibilities with local agencies. Assures proper control and expenditure of MFT, TBP, other state administered highway funds, and federal highway funds. Maintains technical professional competence in highway functional areas from project inception to closeout. Assures local agency compliance with state and federal guidelines. 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 required or assigned which are reasonably related to the scope of duties described herein. Qualifications
Position Requirements Current Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois. Five years of experience in civil engineering Valid driver's license Successful completion of a background check Position Desirables Nine years of experience in civil engineering of which at least five years should be in the specific area of highway engineering, three years of which should have been supervising engineering functions Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff Strong oral and/or written communication skills *If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today!
Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday-Friday
Work Location: 819 Depot Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Region 2/District 2/Bureau of Project Implementation
Agency Contact: Posting Group: Transportation ; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $6,638.00 - $8,138.00 per month
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location: In person