PLANNING AND SYSTEMS SECTION CHIEF (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Illinois Department of Transportation in Springfield is seeking a Senior Public Service Administrator to serve as the Planning and Systems Section Chief. You will plan, develop, organize, and manage the Pavement Condition Rating Survey and data to fulfill federal and state reporting mandates.

This role oversees the publication of roadway, structure, and traffic data to ensure consistent results across the state; requires four years of college and four years of administrative data experience;

Qualifications

• Four years of college with courses in business, marketing, mathematics, statistics, public administration, or project management.
• Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for statewide roadway, structure, and traffic data programs.
• Plan and manage data collection and reporting to meet federal/state requirements.
• Prepare briefings and presentations for Bureau Chief and Director.

Skills

GIS experience

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Education

Four-year college degree in business/marketing/statistics/public administration/project management

Tools

GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

PLANNING AND SYSTEMS SECTION CHIEF (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)

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. Further, 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 (if possible), 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.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State 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. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID: 59165IPR#25-00999
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: Senior Public Service Administrator
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $10,000-$12,000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: Non-union
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764
Work County: Sangamon

Work Office: Office of Planning & Programming/Bureau of Programming
Agency Contact: [e-mail]

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the 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. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to hire a Senior Public Service Administrator to serve as the Section Chief of Planning and Systems. The successful candidate will plan, develop, organize, control and manage the Illinois Pavement Condition Rating Survey and data to fulfill federal and state reporting mandates. This position oversees the publication of roadway, structure, and traffic data to conduct the Illinois Pavement Condition Rating Survey for consistent results throughout the state.

Essential Functions

• Subject to administrative approval, serves as the Section Chief of Panning and Systems for the Illinois Department of Transportation, providing strategic leadership and direction for all statewide roadway, structure, and traffic data programs. Plans, develops, organizes, and manages comprehensive data collection, analysis and reporting processes to ensure full compliance with federal and state performance-management requirements. Oversees the production and publication of roadway, structure, and traffic datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency and uniform application of standards across all districts.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Plans, develops, organizes, controls and manages the annual pavement survey condition data collection to ensure that all pavement condition data is accurate, verified, and representative of statewide system performance.
• Maintains the Illinois roadway classifications (functional classification and National Highway System- NHS) by ensuring all roadway and/or NHS classifications across the state are accurate, current, and consistent with federal guidelines.
• Prepares briefings and makes presentations to the Bureau Chief, Deputy Director, and Director of Planning and Programming on the rationale of the data and system performance.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope for the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in business, marketing, mathematics, statistics, public administration, or project management.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization researching, extracting, compiling, analyzing, and summarizing data, creating reports, reviewing and interpreting engineering data and utilizing analytical methods (e.g. statistical analysis, modeling, simulation), and performing transportation project programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two years of experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (e.g., mapping road networks, analyzing traffic patterns, modeling infrastructure, or supporting planning and engineering decisions, etc.).
• Prefers three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Prefers intermediate skill in utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience in planning, developing, and evaluating assigned programs to attain assigned objectives.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Prefers two (2) years’ experience in organizing, developing, and planning group meetings including facilitating discussions and making presentations to various audiences.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• 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 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 and hold 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:

• 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 are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Transportation’s discretion.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: