SECTION CHIEF AIRPORT PROGRAMMING, PLANNING, AND ENVIRONMENT - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Agency : Department of Transportation 
Position Title:  Civil Engineer V

Closing Date/Time: 08/12/2025 
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $6,837 a month; Full Range $6,837-$10,831 a month

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 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.

Posting Identification Number 48787 - IPR#2025-00028

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 directing and supervising all aspects of Illinois airport project programming, planning, environmental determinations, airspace coordination, and statewide special programs. Included in this role is accountability for state and federal grant funds application, management, reporting, and grant assurance compliance required by the State Block Grant Program (SBGP) memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the administration of the statewide Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for Illinois approximately 75 publicly owned airports.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the allocation and tracking of all project grant funding and acts as the state’s primary point of contact for the administration of the State Block Grant Program (SBGP).
• Oversees the development, review, and approval of airport master plans, layout plans, farming plats, environmental determinations, and the coordination of airspace reviews.
• Manages, directs, and participates in the development of all project programming and project specific environmental clearances for the state’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) utilizing federal and state funds.
• Coordinates and manages staff responsible for monitoring the statewide Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) maintenance and upgrade program.
• Oversees the review and airspace approval of construction safety and phasing plans, obstruction evaluation submittals, and navigational aid (NAVAID) siting and approach development.
• Coordinates and manages staff responsible for reviewing and approving airport project environmental determinations, noise studies, permitting, wildlife hazard determinations, and archeological studies.
• Addresses compliance matters at airports as required by the terms and conditions of accepting AIP grants and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) orders.
• Manages the state’s airport asset management program through the utilization of outside consultants who conduct pavement condition index surveys for purposes of prioritizing airport improvements.
• Oversees the maintenance of all Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and geographic information system (GIS) records and files and all other graphical representations in an electronic format.
• Reviews and approves consultant statement of economic and financial condition (SEFC) prequalification request submittals and sponsor qualifications-based consultant selection activities and retainer agreements.
• Directs, motivates, and supervises personnel to accomplish the Airport Programming, Planning, and Environment Section’s work programs and goals within the scope of the Division of Aeronautics financial resources and prescribed guidelines.
• 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

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in the area of airport engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Experience in financial management of large civil transportation projects and programs.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and self-motivational skills and experience in personnel management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and experience in presenting technical matters to industry audiences.

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 which may include 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.
• 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.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Section Chief of Airport Programming, Planning, and Environment.

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:  1 Langhorne Bond Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62707

Office:  Division of Aeronautics/Bureau of Airport Engineering

Agency Contact: [email protected]

Posting Group:  Transportation; Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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