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TECHNICAL MANAGER IV – EQUIPMENT SERVICES MANAGER – IPR# 47264

Illinois Department of Transportation *
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Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62764

Job Requisition ID: 39712

TECHNICAL MANAGER IV – EQUIPMENT SERVICES MANAGER – IPR# 47264

 

Agency :  Department of Transportation 
Closing Date/Time: 07/26/2024 
Salary: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $5,432 - $6,932 Monthly
Job Type:  Salaried 
County: Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  2 
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition policy.

 

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.

 

 

Agency Mission Statement

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Equipment Services Managers.

 

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.

Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and executing a department-wide procurement program for equipment acquisitions.  This position also performs special studies regarding fiscal planning and procurement methodology decisions.


This position reports to the Supplies and Services Unit Chief.  There are no subordinates reporting to this position.

This position is responsible for working with the entire agency to help determine and procure equipment that is needed to make sure the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) can keep up with the needs of the state of Illinois.  This position procures equipment needed in a timely manner to help ensure the highways of Illinois are always as safe as possible.  IDOT spends millions of dollars annually to procure equipment such as dump trucks, digger derricks, tractors, passenger vehicles, excavators, and many other types of equipment, tools, and components used to maintain the highways of Illinois.

Typical problems include concise interpretation of the Illinois Procurement Code and other governing rules and departmental orders to continually ensure the lawful and economical execution of purchases and contracts.  The greatest challenge for the incumbent is to procure equipment in a lawful and timely manner in order to support the overall department mission. 

The incumbent plans, evaluates, administers, and executes the bidding process and awarding of contracts for department-wide equipment purchases while determining and implementing the appropriate procurement methods to ensure the Illinois Procurement Code statutes, rules, and regulations are adhered to.  This involves the lawful and economical execution of purchases to ensure user satisfaction at the lowest possible cost.  The incumbent completes procurement processes in the BidBuy system.  Additionally, the incumbent implements policies and procedures for procurements of the Business Enterprise Program (BEP), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, Small Business Set Aside (SBSA) Program, and Veteran Business Program (VBP) to ensure compliance. The incumbent performs special studies regarding fiscal planning and procurement trends. The incumbent acts as the equipment procurement liaison with departmental offices, the Illinois Office of the Comptroller (IOC), the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), and the Chief Procurement Office (CPO).

The incumbent has broad latitude to accomplish accountabilities and works independently to accomplish assignments. Matters of a unique or sensitive nature are referred to the Supplies and Services Unit Chief for resolution.   This position is constrained by the Illinois Procurement Code, departmental rules/practices, and state and federal regulations.

Internal contacts include staff in all departmental offices.  External contacts include various offices of CMS and the Illinois State Police.  This position also interacts with vendors.  Occasional statewide travel and infrequent out of state travel with overnight stays is required. 

The effectiveness of this position is measured by having a clear and consistent procurement process that complies with the Illinois Procurement Code and related rules, and the timely acquisition of equipment at economical prices to enable departmental recipients to efficiently perform duties.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Administers and executes equipment purchases and contracts that are timely and cost-effective in accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code and related rules.
2. Creates bid documents, solicits bids through small purchase and formal procurement processes, conducts bid openings, and recommends award.
3. Responsible for coordinating and managing procurements through the BidBuy procurement system.
4. Maintains a schedule for equipment contracts.
5. Implements policies and procedures for procurements of the BEP, VBP, DBE and SBSA Programs to ensure compliance.
6. Performs special studies for regarding fiscal planning and procurement trends.
7. Acts as equipment procurement liaison with departmental offices, IOC, CMS, and the CPO.
8. Performs all duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Requirements


•Education/Experience:

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, economics, or statistics plus two years of experience with procurement programs, equipment purchasing, fiscal planning, procurement methodology, or a combination thereof; OR
  • Eight years of experience with procurement programs, equipment purchasing, fiscal planning, procurement methodology, or a combination thereof

•Valid driver’s license
•Occasional statewide travel and infrequent out of state travel with overnight stays
•Successful completion of a background screening


Position Desirables


•Working knowledge and experience with the Bidbuy system for the development and award of solicitations and release orders
•Familiarity with the BEP, VBP, DBE, and SBSA Programs
•Ability to plan, organize, and execute administrative or technical program requirements
•Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials, and the general public

Work Hours:  8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday 
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001

Office: Office of Finance and Administration/Bureau of Business Services
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group: Transportation ; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Office & Administrative Support

If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today! https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-TECHNICAL-MANAGER-IV-EQUIPMENT-SERVICES-MANAGER-IL-62764/1189888200/

 

*If you have questions about the Job Responsibilities or Qualifications, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed above

*If you have questions about the application process, please reach out to DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov

 

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.