GRANT ADMINISTRATOR - (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)
Springfield, IL, US, 62764
Job Requisition ID: 52882 IPR# 25-00336
Closing Date: 03/31/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
PositionTitle: Technical Manager IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly; Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 4
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
This position functions as a grant manager of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and state funded highway safety grants for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering (BSPE). The Grant Administrator is responsible for participating in all aspects of the life cycle of highway safety project grants within BSPE and special committee meetings and projects. This position oversees complex, multi-dimensional grants with significant grant budgets. This position uses various technology to carry out duties, such as BSPE grant databases and an electronic grant management system. This position is accountable for the high-level development, management, analysis, research of highway safety projects within the scope of the Illinois Triennial Highway Safety Plan (3HSP). This position participates in highway safety committees and special projects.
Essential Functions
- Manages highway safety project grants between the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and local and state agencies throughout the life cycle to ensure compliance and quality control.
- Attends and participates in special projects and meetings of various highway safety committees, project teams, and stakeholders to contribute to planning and research.
- Identifies significant highway safety problems through crash data analysis, identifies possible countermeasures, and helps to develop projects with local and state agencies.
- Plans, prioritizes and manages multiple simultaneous projects and deadlines while ensuring the diverse range of projects assigned meets established performance measures.
- Manages project grant budgets, reviews and approves claims and invoices for reimbursement, conducts on-site and desk monitoring, and maintains comprehensive electronic project files to ensure all requirements are met.
- Serves as a liaison with federal, state, local, and private entities to cultivate productive partnerships.
- Maintains knowledge of current topics relating to assigned grants, special interest groups and other highway safety issues via technical and industry journals and various publications.
- 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 business, management, public administration, finance, accounting, political science, or criminal justice PLUS two years of experience grant writing, grant administration, administering highway safety grants, processing grant claims or invoices, managing programs, managing projects, promoting programs, conducting safety related presentations, and developing relations for grants or programs, or a combination thereof; OR eight years of experience with grant writing, grant administration, administering highway safety grants, processing grant claims or invoices, managing programs, managing projects, promoting programs, conducting safety related presentations, and developing relations for grants or programs, or a combination thereof.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of grant administration practices at the local, state and federal level.
- Experience working with highway safety related grants, projects, and programs.
- Ability to analyze and compile information and prepare written reports.
- Ability to comprehend and make inferences from legal and administrative written materials.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills.
Conditions of Employment
- Valid driver’s license.
- Frequent statewide travel which may include overnight stays.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- 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.
- 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 Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Grant Administrators.
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
Woek Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764
Work County: Sangamon
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Bureau of Safety Programs & Engineering
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Office & Administrative Support; Public Safety; Transportation
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.
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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Nearest Major Market: Springfield