CAREER SERVICES COORDINATOR (TECHNICAL MANAGER III)
Job Requisition ID: 47402 - IPR# 25-00352
Closing Date: 06/10/2025
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: TECHNICAL MANAGER III - PW413
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,055 Monthly; Full Range $5,055 - $8,800 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
The position assists in the development and implementation of employee career planning as well as career programs, events, resources, and initiatives to help improve employee productivity, supervisor effectiveness, and employee morale. Services provided are aimed at maximizing employee retention and the probability of lifelong career success.
Essential Functions
Designs, organizes, and implements career programs, events, and special career services initiatives and projects.
Administers and interprets assessments/inventories to assess departmental workforce work values, interests, skills, and competencies.
Researches and develops career resources for departmentwide use.
Identifies alternative internal career options for staff in transition to capitalize on individual knowledge, skill, and ability profiles. Maximizes person-job-organizational fit.
Creates career development plans to help employees grow and learn.
Assists in preparing employees for internal job searches, including application preparation and in-house interviewing.
Identifies and cultivates internal career advisor networks for personal career development.
Provides career advising intervention/mediation/facilitation for people experiencing job dissatisfaction.
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 human resource management, public administration, business, or any related field; OR Completion of two years of college PLUS two years of experience planning, developing, and implementing career-related events and/or programs; OR Six years of experience planning, developing, and implementing career-related events and/or programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
Ability to analyze and resolve problems using independent judgment.
Ability to plan and execute large and small employee events.
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.
Requires occasional overnight statewide travel.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Career Services 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
Office: Office of Finance and Administration/Bureau of Personnel Management
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Employee Services; Office & Administrative Support
• NOTICE: Please 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 Career Services Coordinator, but does provide the position with additional job protections not previously available. This position will change from the Technical Manager III classification to Transportation Human Resources Representative in the near future as part of the completion of this ongoing administrative
If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today! https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-CAREER-SERVICES-COORDINATOR-%28TECHNICAL-MANAGER-III%29-IL-62764/1294314300/
*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