TRAFFIC RECORDS COORDINATOR - (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)

Job Requisition ID: 49621 IPR# 25-00302
Closing Date: 09/22/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager V
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,519 Monthly; Full Range: $6,519 - $10,831 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: 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.

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

One of the primary purposes of this position is to integrate data, and to coordinate and improve the timeliness, accuracy, completeness, consistency, and accessibility of several large state level traffic safety related databases in the Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering (BSPE). Another primary purpose is to manage all traffic record projects and aid in the development of the Highway Safety Plan. The objective of this position is to provide data that will help reduce human and economic cost of motor vehicle crashes. Work is performed within the established guidelines of federal and state traffic records pertaining to the information system portion of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP).

Essential Functions

• Manages the statewide National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) traffic records assessment, and provides direction, oversight, and coordination of traffic records through the management of state level databases.
• Develops the Traffic Records Strategic Plan and provides required information for the department’s annual Highway Safety Plan and annual report.
• Reviews traffic records funds to ensure fiscal accountability in accordance with NHTSA requirements and prepares an annual report of the state’s traffic records program.
• Networks with federal, state, local, and university transportation groups and individuals to become familiar with the traffic records program area and issues that impact traffic records.
• Manages activities with the Illinois Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (ITRCC) which oversees traffic records and traffic safety related data activities.
• Develops requests for proposal and designs merit review criteria for traffic records grant programs, solicits grant applications from traffic records agencies, organizes the application review process, and recommends projects to the ITRCC for selection and funding projects.
• Monitors grant activity through periodic reporting while evaluating its effectiveness in achieving objectives in the time frame established for projects.
• Develops and recommends program policies and procedures to address issues for grantees that are not meeting expectations and to enhance NHTSA grant funding compliance in the preparation of reports regarding grant activity.
• Works with state traffic records system agencies to coordinate activities within the traffic records area.
• Manages and monitors traffic records grants, reviews claims, conducts remote on-site visits, and coordinates quarterly reports and other documentation on an ongoing basis as required by state and federal 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

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in business, public administration, political science, mathematics, statistics, computer science, information systems, or related field PLUS three years of experience in large database management, state or federal project management, grant management, or a combination thereof; OR Eleven years of experience in large database management, state or federal project management, grant management or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of statistics and R programming.
• Knowledge and expertise in the management of large amounts of data.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with problem solving, decision making, and leadership.
• Extensive computer skills in Microsoft Office 365 and statistical software.

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.
• Frequent in-state and occasional out-of-state 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 a Traffic Records Coordinator.

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

Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Bureau of Safety Programs & Engineering

Agency Contact: [email protected]
Posting Group: Transportation

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: P lease 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 Traffic Records Coordinator, but does provide the position with additional job protections not previously available.This position will change from the Technical Manager V classification to Transportation Executive II in the near future as part of the completion of this ongoing administrative alignment project.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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