CULTURAL RESOURCES UNIT MANAGER (TECHNICAL MANAGER VI)

Job Requisition ID: 58008 IPR #2026-01628
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager VI  
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,076 Monthly; Full Range: $7,076 - $11,692 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

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.

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for managing the cultural resources studies program which supports environmental impact statements and other environmental documents for all department projects and for local government highway projects. The incumbent ensures that the department is in compliance with all aspects of Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

Essential Functions

• Establishes priorities to facilitate the completion of the cultural resources studies program and meets the needs of the construction program.
• Directs the activities of in-house cultural resource experts and retains and directs activities of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey staff and other appropriately skilled consultants for special cultural resources studies and administers their contracts and approves their work.
• Provides cultural resources expertise for the offices of the department as well as for local government highway offices and updates the BDE staff, as necessary.
• Interprets and assists in the development of the department’s policies and procedures as they pertain to cultural resources and the fulfillment of the requirements of Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and other federal and state historic preservation laws.
• Approves the clearance or establishes the process for clearance of the cultural resource aspects of project development.
• Coordinates projects with the staff of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Rail Administration (FRA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), and federally recognized tribes.
• Evaluates project consultants for cultural resources capabilities.
• Promotes the professional development of the Cultural Resources Unit staff through training, evaluation, and motivation.
• Keeps abreast of cultural resource issues and their potential effects on the department.
• Develops Cultural Resource Programmatic Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding, as necessary.
• 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

• Meets the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology (36 CFR Part 61) which are one year of full-time professional experience or specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management; four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology; demonstrated ability to carry research to completion; and in addition to these minimum qualifications, a professional in prehistoric archaeology shall have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the prehistoric period. A professional in historic archaeology shall have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the historic period; AND Completion of a PhD or master’s degree in anthropology or archaeology PLUS three years of experience in Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act of 1966 project management, specifically in the identification of resources, assessing effects to resources, and coordinating results with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO); OR Eleven years of experience in Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act of 1966 project management, specifically in the identification of resources, assessing effects to resources, and coordinating results with the SHPO.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of the procedures and documents that are required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental laws and regulations such as Section 4(f) of the Federal Highway Act of 1966 and the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
• Experience consulting with Native American tribes.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute technical program requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires frequent statewide and occasional out-of-state travel with overnight stays.
• Requires successful completion of a background screening.
• 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 Cultural Resources Unit Manager.

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 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday

Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation / Bureau of Design and Environment
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Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Environmental & Natural Resources; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation

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