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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLANNER (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

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Date:  Sep 30, 2024
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60602

Job Requisition ID:  41755

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Technical Manager IV
Closing Date/Time: 10/15/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,432 MONTHLY; Full Range $5,432 - $9,713 MONTHLY  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition policy.

 

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  41755 - IPR# 47605

 

Position Overview

This position is responsible for administering the Technical Studies Program and managing selected technical studies as well as monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on transit planning activities and related issues throughout the state.  The incumbent is also responsible for preparing responses to various internal and external inquiries about technical studies.

Essential Functions

  • Manages assigned technical studies involving public transportation including rail, non-motorized, intermodal, and multimodal projects.
  • Represents the OIPI in local, regional, and/or statewide planning and programming efforts.
  • Participates on planning, programming, preliminary engineering, or related studies that other administrative units or agencies fund.
  • Conducts or responds to special studies, surveys, and research for the department; helps administer the Technical Studies Program; and provides assistance to other sections and bureaus within the department as needed.
  • Drafts agreements for technical studies and reviews and edits all deliverables required under the agreements.
  • Ensures grantees are following federal and state laws and regulations throughout the study process, attends study meetings, provides assistance to grantees when needed, reviews and edits all deliverables, reviews invoices and progress reports, and closes grants when completed.
  • Helps administer the Technical Studies Program by monitoring monthly federal and state grant expenditures, attending project meetings, and resolving issues that may impact departmental policies and objectives.
  • Provides assistance with technical analysis, short research projects, survey responses, and data management activities for the OIPI.
  • Assists with the development of an annual program of technical studies and prepares an annual request for proposal for the Technical Studies Program.
  • Develops requisition forms for grantees, monitors monthly federal and state grant expenditures, and helps resolve any issues related to technical studies which may impact department policy and objectives.
  • 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 transportation planning, public administration, or political science plus two years of experience with engineering studies administration; grant management; project management; development, implementation, and/or enforcement of transportation regulations; compliance administration; the edit and review of legal documentation; or a combination thereof, OR Eight years of experience with engineering studies administration; grant management; project management; development, implementation, and/or enforcement of transportation regulations; compliance administration; the edit and review of legal documentation; or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with writing and editing documents with attention to detail.
  • Experience with public speaking and giving presentations.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work comfortably with diverse disciplines in a variety of tasks.

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 state-wide 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 Transportation System Planner.

 

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 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday  
Work Location: 69 W Washington St Chicago, IL 60602-3134  

Office: Office of Intermodal Project Implementation/Executive/Program Support
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation ; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Legal, Audit & Compliance

 

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.

 

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

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Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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