Permits Unit Chief (Engineering Technician V)
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Madison, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:58805 IPR#26-01723
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/02/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician V
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5432 Monthly; Full Range: $5432 - $9713 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office depending on operational needs
Work Location:1102 Eastport Plaza Dr Collinsville Illinois 62234
Work County: Madison
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation Region 5/District 8/Bureau ofOperations
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 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.
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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
This position is accountable for the preparation and issuance of various permits for all non-utility work to ensure the protection of district right-of-way investment and to maintain and/or improve the safety and efficiency of traffic movement on state highways that may be affected by such permit actions. This position also reviews state projects local projects and utility work affecting district rights-of-way and coordinates permit construction to minimize conflicts.
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations of permit applications to ensure proper completion and timeliness.
- Ensures that developer proposals are reconciled with permit guidelines and local land use regulations.
- Utilizes properly designed traffic control measures to ensures the safety of the public on highways during the construction of access facilities and during approved roadway closures for local celebrations.
- Preserves the capacity integrity and safety of the state highway system by ensuring proper coordination of state projects local projects and permit projects within the district.
- Determines the acceptability of all non-utility permits to ensure the safest mode of transportation while not deterring private industrial commercial and residential development.
- Maintains harmonious relationships with applicants developers other Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) offices and bureaus consultants and government officials.
- Trains motivates and evaluates subordinate staff to ensure permit applications are processed correctly efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all permit applicants and other state employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology pre-engineering or a job-related technical/science curriculum PLUS six years of engineering experience; OR eight years of engineering experience.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering related to the design construction and maintenance of transportation projects.
- Three years of experience in a supervisory position.
- Ability to plan organize and execute administrative or technical program requirements.
- Ability to plan and direct efforts of work for efficient accomplishments of program objectives.
- Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees agency officials and the public.
- Ability to adapt to new policies and manage time effectively.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and experience communicating with the public.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Software Adobe Arc GIS and MicroStation.
- Working knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- Valid drivers license.
- Ability to work outdoors and traverse uneven terrain.
- Districtwide travel for site visits occasional statewide overnight travel to attend conferences trainings or meetings.
- Occasional overtime during evenings and weekends.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- 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.
- 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 a Permits Unit Chief.
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 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.
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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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About Company
You won't find Steve Martin at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), but the agency is all about planes, trains, and automobiles. The IDOT plans, constructs, and maintains Illinois' transportation network, including its highways and bridges, airports, public transit, rail ... View more
