Assistant to Director of Highways Project Implementation (Technical Manager III)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring an Assistant to the Director of Highways Project Implementation (Technical Manager III) in Springfield, Illinois. The position supports the Director with confidential, sensitive tasks such as reviewing and summarizing technical documents, collecting and evaluating data, managing general office functions and carrying out special reviews and ad hoc studies for the executive staff. It is a full-time, salaried position with Monday to Friday hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) and a hybrid schedule of 3 to 5 days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Develop alternatives or recommendations on confidential matters affecting departmental programs
• Maintain a liaison with internal groups and external interest groups
• Assist in setting broad priorities, fund allocation methods and promotion of departmental programs
• Advise the Director on a variety of issues
• Manage day-to-day office operations and keep supplies and equipment working
• Plan, coordinate and schedule meetings and activities for the Director
• Perform duties in line with departmental safety rules and with fair treatment of all employees

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business or management; or two years of college plus two years of technical/administrative assistance to executive-level staff; or six years of such experience
• Valid driver's license and occasional overnight travel
• Background screening and Statement of Economic Interest filing
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the State does not sponsor visas

Preferred skills

• Working knowledge of administration, public and business administration, and agency programs
• Researching projects and analyzing statistical information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills

What we offer

• Starting salary of $5,055, range $5,055-$8,800 per month
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, paid maternity/paternity leave
• Deferred compensation and pre-tax benefit programs
• 12 paid sick days, 10 vacation days in the first year (up to 25 later), 3 personal days and 13-14 holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program