LOCAL FUNDING COMPLIANCE MANAGER - (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)
Springfield, IL, US, 62764
Job Requisition ID: 55929 IPR #25-00057
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: 05/26/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager V
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,519 Monthly; Full Range: $6,519 - $10,831 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
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?
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Position Overview
This position is accountable for quality control/assurance, directing and assisting district Local Roads and Streets (LRS) with compliance reviews, including the oversight of improvements funded with Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds, Township Bridge Program funds, General Obligation Bonds, MFT Tax Bonds, Special Assessments, federal funds, and other special funds provided by the department to all local public agencies (LPAs). This position directs and assists in training for district LRS personnel and the Document Compliance Reviewer. This position directs training and assists LPAs, both urban and rural, in the proper documentation of improvements financed with funds provided by the department and educates them on changing statutes, policies, regulations, and programs. This position is responsible for working with districts to ensure all LPAs are following federal and state law and regulations.
Essential Functions
- Innovates and enhances the present Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Database application to meet changing needs. Encourages, promotes, and coordinates the integration of the MFT Database application within the department and local public agencies (LPAs) to expand and share useable data.
- Manages and provides technical support, advice, and education to maximize use of the LPAs, districts, and bureau information applications. Assists LPAs in the use of MFT database applications and helps in the development of methods that track funding received by and through the department.
- Provides oversight for, and the use of, the maintenance of MFT records which includes compliance reviews of receipts and disbursements of state and federal funds.
- Provides quality control, assurance, and oversight of compliance reviews performed by the Local Roads and Streets district personnel. Promotes uniformity of all compliance reviews and establishes a schedule to complete all compliance reviews statewide in a timely manner.
- Monitors projects for compliance with the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets policies, Illinois state statutes, federal regulations, and procedures.
- Coordinates policy and procedure changes and new programs with the district LRS and LPAs.
- Monitors compliance review issues and tracks them to ensure all issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Disseminates policy for the review of audit reports done by other bureaus, offices, and agencies with district LRS and LPAs. Manages and monitors corrective action required by such audits, and by theBureau of Local Roads and Streets or the Bureau of Investigations and Compliance.
- Works with the district LRS and LPAs to provide oversight of the preparation of course material and participates in training of department and LPA personnel.
- Serves on various committees within and outside of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
- Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel to ensure the effective and efficient accomplishment of the Local Funding Compliance Sub-unit.
- 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, public administration, political science, economics, engineering, information systems development, finance, or accounting PLUS three years of experience in business, public administration, research, grant programs administration, public finance, accounting, or highway planning and/or programming; OR eleven years of experience in business, public administration, research, grant programs administration, public finance, accounting, or highway planning and/or programming.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and managing PC applications.
- Experience with grant programs administration including the ability to plan, organize, and execute administrative or technical program requirements including grant agreements.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and procedures regarding MFT, other funding, and grant management.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present to small and large groups.
- Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials, and the public.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires occasional statewide travel which may include 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.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Local Funding Compliance 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 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
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation / Bureau of Local Roads and Streets
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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