SURVEY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

SURVEY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV) We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome. Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under “My Documents → Additional Documents” section for each application. Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status, nor is it able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM‑designated degree program for F‑1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. Please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other application materials. Position Overview This position is responsible for the Bureau of Project Implementation upkeep, maintenance, procurement and training of construction surveying equipment. It will also support construction layout, quality assurance of contractor layout, and survey data processing. Essential Functions Provide Computer‑Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) training and support for field staff. Serve as the point of contact with the Bureau of Program Development to transfer design data to applicable data systems for use in construction layout. Maintain inventory and track survey equipment currently in use by the Bureau of Project Implementation. Schedule maintenance/calibration as required for current survey equipment inventory. Perform layout and surveying duties for Resident Engineers when no resident inspectors are available or when contractor layout needs verification. Perform data input and processing, and support construction personnel with complex survey data. Coordinate computer program development and data reporting for the Bureau of Project Implementation. Inventory and track computer hardware and software related to surveying and CADD. Train district construction personnel on the correct use of surveying equipment, including drones. Obtain and maintain all required licenses and certifications to legally operate a drone in Illinois. Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules, state, and federal guidelines. Perform duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees. Perform 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 Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance a complex work schedule. Working knowledge of the CMMS system. Understanding of construction documentation requirements. Working knowledge of CADD. Working knowledge of survey equipment. Knowledge of construction layout procedures. Experience training others. Conditions of Employment Requires a valid driver’s license. Requires extensive travel within the district, some outside the district, which could include overnight stays. Requires limited overtime during early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Requires the ability to work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain, wade in water, and deal with animals, insects, rodents, snakes, and poisonous plants. Requires the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in a variety of conditions and weather (hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy), including but not limited to active construction sites and roadways open to traffic. Requires frequent visits to active construction sites. Requires successful completion of a background screening. Requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest and its supplemental form annually, in accordance with the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. 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 Survey Support Technician. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost‑effective transportation for Illinois, promoting economic prosperity and protecting the environment. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities, with a robust benefit package. Benefits 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) 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 3 paid Personal Days annually 13–14 paid holidays annually (based on start date) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources Work Hours & Location Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday. Work Location: 13473 Illinois Highway 133, Paris, Illinois, 61944. Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Project Implementation. Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io. Posting Group: Transportation; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinoiscomptroller