OPERATIONS TRAINER (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

Governor of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Illinois is seeking a Technical Manager IV in the Department of Transportation, focused on developing and administering technical and leadership training programs. This position demands collaboration across governmental levels and offers competitive salaries and robust benefits. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience in training coordination, strong communication, and the ability to foster cooperative relationships within a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience, or eight years of experience.
• Skills in developing and implementing training programs.
• Experience in collaborative environments with agency officials and the public.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and evaluates departmental operations training programs.
• Functions as an interagency liaison to develop and schedule training.
• Recruits and trains staff to ensure a competent team.

Skills

Training program implementation

Communication skills

Interagency liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, education, or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Agency:Department of Transportation

Position Title:Technical Manager IV
Closing Date/Time:06/30/2025
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly; Full Salary Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:1
Plan/BU: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 positionMUSTapply electronically through theillinois.jobs2web.comwebsite.

State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number REQ#47912 - IPR#2025-00067

Why Work for Illinois?

Working withthe State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Ourtop-tier benefitsand great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

This position is accountable for the development, implementation, administration, scheduling, quality, and evaluation of diverse technical leadership training programs. This accountability requires the position to identify and design specific training seminars as well as schedule, locate, staff, and implement these seminars. The incumbent functions as an interagency liaison with all other levels of federal/state/municipal government in the implementation of Bureau of Operations responsibilities, as well as assisting with development and implementation of departmental training programs.

Essential Functions

• Designs, develops, schedules, plans, implements, administers, and evaluates departmental Operations training courses related to technical/leadership programs.
• Designs, develops, implements, and administers training programs for the department.
• Develops and distributes an annual training schedule.
• Functions as interagency liaison in the development and scheduling of operations training programs.
• Identifies, selects, and evaluates consultant trainers/copyrighted programs ensuring department criteria compliance.
• Reviews and recommends the scheduling, budgeting and payment of all costs associated with the provisions of operations training responsibilities.
• Recruits, selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates in-house Cadre and subordinates to ensure a well-developed and competent staff.
• Conducts Bureau of Operations training seminars.
• Assists the Traffic Incident Management Coordinator in Traffic Incident Management Trainings statewide.
• Perform 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

• Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in business, public administration, education, or a related field PLUS two years of experience in training program implementations, training coordination, or a combination thereof; OR Eight years of experience in training program implementations, training coordination, or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and understanding of departmental training needs.
• Working knowledge of highway maintenance and roadway operations training programs.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with employees, agency officials and the public.
• Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
• Strong oral and/or written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
• Valid driver's license.
• Occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
• 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.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Operations Trainer.

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 andhold 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, IL 62764-0001

Work Office:Office of Highways Project Implementation/Bureau of Operations

Agency Contact:[e-mail]

Posting Group:Transportation; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Office & Administrative Support

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.

NOTICE: Please note that this position is one of many IDOT positions that has been identified as one that is properly a Personnel Code-covered role. This change does not affect the union status, listed duties, job responsibilities, or working title of Operations Trainer, but does provide the position with additional job protections not previously available. This position will change from the Technical Manager IV classification to Transportation Staff Development Specialist in the near future as part of the completion of this ongoing administrative alignment project.

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