Asst to Director of Highways Project Implementation (Technical Manager III)

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois in Springfield is seeking an Assistant to the Director of Highways Project Implementation to provide administrative and technical support. The role focuses on reviewing technical documents, managing office operations, and coordinating meetings within the Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation.

The position is full-time and salary-based, located in Springfield, Illinois, with responsibilities spanning data analysis and advisory input on departmental programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, or management; OR two years of college plus two years of executive-level technical/administrative assistance experience; OR six years of relevant
• Ability to research projects and analyze statistical information
• Strong organizational and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to exercise judgment in developing and interpreting departmental policies

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and summarizing technical documents
• Managing office operations
• Coordinating meetings and schedules
• Analyzing data
• Advising on departmental programs and priorities

Skills

Data analysis

Written communication

Organizational skills

Research ability

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, or management

Two years of college plus two years of executive-level technical/administrative assistance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Assistant to Director of Highways Project Implementation provides sensitive administrative and technical support to the Director within the Illinois Department of Transportation's Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation. Key responsibilities include reviewing and summarizing technical documents, managing office operations, coordinating meetings and schedules, analyzing data, and advising on departmental programs and priorities. This is a full-time, salaried position based in Springfield, Illinois.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, or management; OR two years of college plus two years of executive-level technical/administrative assistance experience; OR six years of relevant
• Ability to research projects and analyze statistical information
• Strong organizational and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to exercise judgment in developing and interpreting departmental policies