Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 48584 
Closing Date: 07/31/2025
​Agency:  Capital Development Board
Class Title:  TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - 97412 
Skill Option:  Civil/Structural 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,952 monthly; Full Range $6,952 - $10,130 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062/non-code

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

This position is accountable for performing professional civil and structural engineering duties involving scopes of work concerning the planning, designing, and reviewing of all project phases under the jurisdiction of the Capital Development Board (CDB). Under general direction, the incumbent is accountable for providing professional and technical civil and structural expertise and services in all phases of project development, analyzing Architect/Engineer (A/E) qualifications, reviewing plans and specifications prepared by A/Es, designing in-house projects, and conducting research. The incumbent helps to ensure compliance with procedures and policies related to construction codes, legal aspects, and budget requirements. 

Essential Functions

• Reviews construction documents for general code compliance, technical sufficiency and to ensure conformance with applicable design requirements.
• Conducts field surveys and prepares budget survey documents.
• Works with A/Es, contractors, and user agencies to resolve project problems and serves as a resource to construction administration management and legal.
• Prepares complete civil and structural working drawings, including details and explanatory notes for new buildings and renovation of existing ones.
• Assists with evaluation, prescreening and selecting A/Es.
• Keeps abreast with latest civil and structural developments to make recommendations to the Administrator of the Professional Services Division regarding construction, maintenance, and budgets.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college in an engineering or construction related field and five (5) years of professional experience in structural or civil engineering OR requires nine (9) years of progressively responsible professional experience in structural or civil engineering.
• Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and structural engineering, building construction and renovation practices, building materials, trade capabilities and construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil or structural engineering.
• Illinois certification as a licensed professional engineer.
• Illinois certification as a licensed structural engineer.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant codes and research new technologies.
• Ability to assist in phases of comprehensive building and renovation projects to include feasibility studies and preliminary drawings.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products, AutoCAD, and Adobe Pro.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• 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.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 (flex and hybrid schedules available)
Work Location: 1740 Innovation Dr, Carbondale, Illinois, 62903

Email: CDB.Jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

About the Agency
The Capital Development Board (CDB) oversees the construction of new state facilities, such as prisons, state parks, mental health institutions, and college and university projects. In addition, CDB is responsible for renovation and rehabilitation projects at over 8,770 state-owned buildings spread over more than 100 million square feet of floor space.

As a State of Illinois employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  State Employee Benefits

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As aresult, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or withinone 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 IllinoisGovernor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

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.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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