What are the responsibilities and job description for the GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS UNIT MANAGER (TECHNICAL MANAGER V) position at illinois?
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager V
Closing Date/Time: 04/01/2025
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
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 45579 - IPR# 47289
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Position Overview
This position is responsible for the oversight, development, and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) program. The incumbent is responsible for building and managing the GIS program capabilities within the agency, ensuring successful execution and documentation of GIS projects, managing end-user training and production support of GIS applications. This position provides input for short and long-range planning on projects, budgeting, administrative, analytical, and technical support functions.
Essential Functions
- Assists the EPMO on major and intermediate projects with the planning and coordination of the analysis, requirements, design, and implementation of GIS-based applications.
- Manages the GIS program to include developing, implementing, documenting, and supporting production GIS applications, programs, and procedures for all end-users.
- Develops long-term strategies for using GIS technology, including establishing goals and objectives for the department.
- Develops and manages the technical environment for the GIS technologies to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Manages the financial requirements for GIS projects and oversees expenditures in coordination with the Bureau of Information Processing Budget and Finance Manager to ensure funds are utilized efficiently.
- Monitors technological developments in the field of GIS, updating software as needed, and supervising staff who perform these tasks.
- Oversees the creation and implementation of maps, charts, and other visual representations of data to be used for business purposes.
- Conducts research on new technologies in GIS and mapping applications and evaluates existing GIS systems to determine which methodologies and products best serve the department’s needs.
- Provides oversight of end-user support of Geographic Information Systems with problem resolution and training.
- Functions in a customer service role and provides responsive and respectful interactions with project team members, stakeholders, and end users.
- Serves as member of the Geospatial Committee and coordinates with CADD to ensure activities are aligned in the geospatial environment.
- Serves as a member of the department’s GIS User Group and maintains contacts with vendors, as directed by bureau management, to maintain a high level of expertise in GIS.
- Participates in continuing education on emerging GIS application development technology.
- Prepares comprehensive oral and written reports on GIS-based issues and topics as assigned.
- 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 computer science, GIS, geography, geology, computer information systems, environmental science, surveying, or data science plus three years of experience managing GIS application design, development, implementation, supporting GIS applications or a combination thereof; OR Eleven years of experience managing GIS application design, development, implementation, supporting GIS applications or a combination thereof
Preferred Qualifications
• Supervisory experience.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-task-oriented team environment
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with end-users, staff and Agency management while maintaining harmonious relationships
• Proficient in project management skills such as planning, evaluation and implementation of GIS related projects and program
• Ability to use data analysis for understanding the needs of the Agency and developing strategies to meet those needs
• Ability to constantly enhance knowledge of GIS technologies and curiously keeping abreast of GIS technological advances
• Ability to read and interpret financial data to make informed decisions about budgets and procurement requests
• Apply critical thinking in anticipating problems and providing creative alternative solutions to improve processes
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Excellent follow through on actionable items; analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving skills, deductive and inductive thinking skills
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.
- Occasional statewide travel which may include overnight stays
- Valid driver’s license
- Successful completion of a background screening
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Geographic Information Systems Unit Manager.
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 Finance and Administration/Bureau of Information Processing
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Leadership & Management; Public Safety; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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Salary : $6,519 - $10,831
