TEST TRACK MANAGER - (ENGINEERING TECH V)

State of Illinois

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for operating and maintaining the Illinois Certification and Research Track (ICART) facility. This position procures and maintains non-destructive testing systems to support the department’s roadway research, pavement management needs, and oversees the pavement and bridge testing field operations.Essential Functions

Requirements

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.
Valid driver’s license.
Occasional statewide and out-of-state travel with overnight stays.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience reading roadway and bridge construction plans.
Working knowledge of the American Society for the Testing of Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to evaluate and diagnose problems in testing systems.

Responsibilities

Determines and prioritizes the department’s non-destructive testing equipment certification and pavement testing requirements.
Manages field operations to provide accurate information in a timely manner to support roadway research and pavement management activities.
Plans, organizes, and controls the certification, development, and maintenance of instrumentation to adequately support the department’s roadway research needs.
Operates and maintains the Illinois Certification and Research Track (ICART) facility effectively and efficiently to support certification and field-testing efforts.
Coordinates with the Pavement Evaluation Section staff to schedule certification efforts in a timely manner to ensure nondestructive testing equipment is able to meet testing deadlines.
Prepares technical reports, assists with other groups in the writing of technical specifications, reviews reports, and prepares comments.
Recommends purchases of operating parts and capital equipment expenditures for the successful completion of work.
Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel to ensure efficient operations.
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