CLASSIFICATION MANAGER

Job Requisition ID: 60176 IPR#26-01954 Opening Date: 11/09/2026 Closing Date: 11/24/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Class Title: TRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE III - 45733 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,371 Monthly; Full Range: $6,371-11,067 Monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 ProTech Teamsters Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs Headquarter Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764 Office: Office of Finance & Administration/Bureau of Personnel Management Work County: Sangamon Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@illinois.gov

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 Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to hire a Transportation Executive III to serve as the Classification Manager. The successful candidate will organize, plan, execute, control, and evaluate the department's statewide classification program to include classification processes, policies, and procedures. This position serves as a working supervisor. This position also provides interpretations of CMS Rules, Personnel Code, adn agency personnel rules to agency management regarding classifications. Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as Classification Manager for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the department’s statewide classification program. Develops and implements classification processes, policies, and procedures.
• Consults with and makes recommendations to agency management regarding classification matters. Provides classification expertise and guidance to management and staff in the planning and preparation of agency reorganizations, realignments, and layoff packages, and coordinates projects with Central Management Services (CMS). Oversees the development, maintenance, and accuracy of agency organizational charts and organizational structures.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Serves as a liaison with Central Management Services (CMS) regarding job classification, class studies and other related personnel matters. Coordinates and communicates agency needs, facilitates collaboration between agency leaderships and CMS to resolve issues, and implements classification decisions consistently across the organization.
• Reviews classification operations to ensure compliance with the State of IL Personnel Rules, Personnel Code, Classification Plan, CMS process and procedures, various collective bargaining agreement (CBA’s) and agency personnel rules and regulations.
• Conducts special studies regarding classification/salary/organizational structure as requested by executive management.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope for the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in business or public administration, human resources or labor relations.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in human resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience in the development and composition of job descriptions in a public or business organization.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience supervising professional human resource staff.
• Prefers two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Prefers advanced skill in the utilization of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency:

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.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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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.

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