FATAL DATA INVESTIGATIONS SPECIALIST - (TECHNICAL MANAGER III)

Job Requisition ID: 48643 - #25-00334
Closing Date: 08/27/2025
​Agency:  Department of Transportation
Class Title:  TECHNICAL MANAGER III - PW413 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,055 Monthly; Full Range: $5,055-$8,800 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR 916 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 position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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

Why Work for Illinois?

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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:

This position is accountable for the analysis and interpretation of crash data through the application of scientific research, techniques, methods and the preparation of evaluation studies and reports based on those analyses. This position identifies crash causal factors through the conduct of in-depth crash investigations and analyses. This position reviews crash-related reports to determine findings and makes recommendations relative to the scope of future investigative efforts.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes crash data to determine causative and contributing factors associated with motor vehicle crashes and recommends various changes to address the primary causal factors to ultimately reduce crash occurrence and severity.
• Develops innovative methods for the collections, analysis, and reporting of crash and crash site data to enhance the continual monitoring of the crash profile in Illinois.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reports crash data for assigned investigations and studies to ensure data needs are met.
• Structures the crash investigation activities in conformance with generally accepted crash investigation and reconstruction standards, practices, and procedures.
• Recommends studies based on investigative findings.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in public administration or criminal justice, OR Completion of two years of college PLUS two years of law enforcement related experience working with polic crash report forms and crash data, motor vehicle crash related data, and the Illinois crash form, or a combination thereof, OR six years of law enforcement related experience working with police crash report forms and crash data, motor vehicle crash related data, and the Illinois crash form, or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with crash investigation principles and techniques.
• Proficient in the use of digital cameras.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• Frequent statewide travel with overnight stays.
• 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 Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Fatal Data Investigations Specialist.

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:

· 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
Office: Office of Planning & Programming/Bureau of Data Collection
Agency Contact: [email protected]
Posting Group:  Transportation; Education; Office & Administrative Support; Public Safety

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