Job Requisition ID: Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/06/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,082 Monthly; Full Range: $5,082 - $9,309 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: Springfield - 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy
Work County: Sangamon
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation / Bureau of Operations
Agency Contact:
[email protected]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. Position OverviewThis position is accountable for the management, invoicing, and fee collection for the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) special signing programs including the statewide Interstate Business Logo Signing Program, Attraction Logo Signing Program, Tourist Oriented Directional Signing (TODS) Program, and Roadside Memorial Program.
Essential Functions- Manages and oversees the statewide Interstate Business Logo Signing Program, Attraction Logo Signing Program, Tourist Oriented Directional Signing (TODS) Program, and the Roadside Memorial Program in accordance with state and federal rules.
- Establishes and maintains an electronic and hard copy filing system for account records and prepares invoices and collects fees for the annual billing of the special signing programs.
- Assists the district offices with questions and issues pertaining to the department's special signing programs.
- Assists in the preparation of rules, manuals, and forms associated with the special signing programs.
- 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications - Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, or other database programs.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and the public.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment - Requires a valid drivers license.
- Requires occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
- Requires 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.
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