Cultural Resources Unit Manager (Technical Manager Vi)
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:58008 IPR #
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager VI
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary: $7076 Monthly; Full Range: $7076 - $11692 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
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Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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.
This position is accountable for managing the cultural resources studies program which supports environmentalimpact statements and other environmental documents for all department projects and for local governmenthighway projects. The incumbent ensures that the department is in compliance with all aspects of Section 106of the Historic Preservation Act of 1966.
- Establishes priorities to facilitate the completion of the cultural resources studies program and meetsthe needs of the construction program.
- Directs the activities of in-house cultural resource experts and retains and directs activities of the IllinoisState Archaeological Survey staff and other appropriately skilled consultants for special culturalresources studies and administers their contracts and approves their work.
- Provides cultural resources expertise for the offices of the department as well as for local governmenthighway offices and updates the BDE staff as necessary.
- Interprets and assists in the development of the departments policies and procedures as they pertainto cultural resources and the fulfillment of the requirements of Section 106 of the Historic PreservationAct of 1966 as amended and other federal and state historic preservation laws.
- Approves the clearance or establishes the process for clearance of the cultural resource aspects ofproject development.
- Coordinates projects with the staff of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Rail Administration (FRA) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and federally recognized tribes.
- Evaluates project consultants for cultural resources capabilities.
- Promotes the professional development of the Cultural Resources Unit staff through trainingevaluation and motivation.
- Keeps abreast of cultural resource issues and their potential effects on the department.
- Develops Cultural Resource Programmatic Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding asnecessary.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a mannerconducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Meets the Secretary of Interiors Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology (36 CFR Part61) which are one year of full-time professional experience or specialized training in archaeologicalresearch administration or management; four months of supervised field and analytic experience ingeneral North American archaeology; demonstrated ability to carry research to completion; and inaddition to these minimum qualifications a professional in prehistoric archaeology shall have at leastone year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeologicalresources of the prehistoric period. A professional in historic archaeology shall have at least one yearof full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources ofthe historic period; AND Completion of a PhD or masters degree in anthropology or archaeologyPLUS three years of experience in Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act of 1966 projectmanagement specifically in the identification of resources assessing effects to resources andcoordinating results with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO); OR Eleven years ofexperience in Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act of 1966 project management specifically inthe identification of resources assessing effects to resources and coordinating results with the SHPO.
- General knowledge of the procedures and documents that are required under the NationalEnvironmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental laws and regulations such as Section 4(f)of the Federal Highway Act of 1966 and the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act(NAGPRA).
- Experience consulting with Native American tribes.
- Ability to plan organize and execute technical program requirements.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Requires a valid drivers license.
- Requires frequent statewide and occasional out-of-state travel with overnight stays.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Cultural Resources 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 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 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 Illinois 62764
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation / Bureau of Designand Environment
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Environmental & Natural Resources; Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation
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