SECTION CHIEF TRANSIT CAPITAL-STATEWIDE - (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Technical Manager V
Closing Date/Time: 06/03/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,519 monthly; Full Range $6,519-$10,831 monthly  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: 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.

 

Posting Identification Number REQ#47294 - IPR#2025-00139

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 is accountable for the development and implementation of state funded public transportation capital improvement programs throughout the state of Illinois, excluding the northeastern Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) service area.

Essential Functions

• Serves as liaison between the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation (OIPI) and representatives of the transit providers and funding partners throughout Illinois, excluding the northeastern Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) service area, on all grant matters.
• Reviews and approves grant applications on the basis of need and conformance with federal and office policies and guidelines and works with federal and local funding counterparts to ensure the coordination of grant funding and scope.
• Assists with the identification of programs and capital transit projects for inclusion in the state’s annual transit program based on state program objectives and priorities.
• Evaluates and recommends approval, when justified, of all public transportation capital grant funding and payment requests.
• Ensures onsite inspection of project facilities, equipment use, and construction activities and remains abreast of transit related activities and service board legislative initiatives.
• Monitors public transit activities throughout the state, excluding the northeastern RTA service area, investigates and analyzes issues as they relate to state transit policy, and contributes to the annual review of internal transit procedures manuals.
• Performs special high priority assignments related to the activities of the OIPI.
• Works with the Bureau Chief of Transit Capital to set staff priorities and manage the timeliness of meeting deadlines.
• Trains, directs, motivates, and evaluates subordinates to ensure a well-developed and competent staff.
• 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 administration, business management, finance, project management, or public administration PLUS three years of experience with transit project and program management, transit grant management, procurement, monitoring projects for scope and budget compliance, managing multiple funding sources, or a combination thereof; OR eleven years of experience with transit project and program management, transit grant management, budget analysis, monitoring projects for scope and budget compliance, managing multiple funding sources, or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years supervisory experience of direct reports covered by collective bargaining agreements.