KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT UNIT CHIEF - (TECHNICAL MANAGER VI)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for creating, managing, and implementing a taxonomy utilized within the department to help ensure that critical knowledge, information, and controlled departmental documents are widely accessible and usable via the Information Resource Center. In addition, this position coordinates with department offices and bureaus to determine information resources needs and determine acquisition timing and quantity. This position works with communities of practice within the department, especially non-engineering staff, to identify information needs for their areas of expertise and develop and advance acquisition strategies. This position develops the annual budget for memberships and subscriptions and technical reference publications (e.g.,standards, codes, etc.). This position manages the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) committee appointments and oversees procurement and storage of AASHTO electronic publications.Essential Functions

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in library science, information management, public administration, project management or a combination thereof PLUS Four years of experience managing complex projects, managing and implementing policies procurements or a combination thereof OR Twelve years of experience in public transportation, public administration, managing complex projects, managing and implementing policies, procedures, or a combination thereof.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Occasional statewide and out-of-state 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.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to lead, direct, and manage staff.
Expertise in developing and administering knowledge management activities.
Working knowledge of agency programs and service objectives, activities, and operational systems.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of BidBuy or other procurement systems.
Ability to communicate effectively at various professional levels in both oral and written formats.
Good organizational, leadership, and self-motivational skills.
Ability to maintain cooperative relationships.

Responsibilities

Directs and administers the activities of the Knowledge Management Unit.
Creates, manages, and implements a taxonomy for transportation terms used within the department.
Ensures that critical knowledge, information, and controlled departmental documents are widely accessible and usable via the Information Resource Center.
Develops a coordinated policy to capture knowledge and employ knowledge management strategies within the Department in order to promote performance, innovation, the sharing of lessons learned, and continuous organizational improvement.
Utilizes knowledge capture to assist bureaus, Offices, and Divisions with developing succession management and staff transition strategies that prevent a loss of institutional knowledge and/or functional efficiencies.
Recommends resource allocation and provides input on legislative changes to information management practices.
Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel to ensure their effectiveness.
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.

Benefits

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