IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL MANAGER III)

 

​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager III
Closing Date/Time: 01/17/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,055 Monthly; Full Range: $5,055-$8,800/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
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 43899 - IPR#47662

 

 

Position Overview

This position is accountable for the fiscal management of assigned grant funded projects from the time the grant is awarded through final invoice. This position works in conjunction with the project manager to provide specialized guidance through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) application, agreement execution, and invoice processing. A key component of this position is the monitoring and tracking of projects through project close out while providing monthly and quarterly reporting. This is required to assist with the organizing, developing, and implementing of the annual State Planning and Research Program (SPR), Planning Fund (PL), and the Unified Work Program (UWP) for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) transit studies grants applications. This position will assist in the development and management of the annual budget for the Office of Planning and Programming (OPP).

 

 

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.
 

 

Essential Functions

• Monitors monthly and quarterly status on projects and reports.
• Performs agreement reconciliations quarterly, and as needed, ensures spending is in accordance with the agreement.
• Recognizes and resolves basic procedural issues with project managers, BoBS staff, and Project Control Section staff as they arise and escalate.
• Assists with the review and revision of the Operations Manual.
• Documents issues pertaining to the delay of executing agreements quickly and accurately.
• Reviews intergovernmental agreements and contracts.
• Reconciles spending reports on an ongoing basis.
• Approves invoices and tracks expenditures relating to executed grant agreements.
• Obligates grant agreements and professional service agreements in the FOA database.
• 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 finance, business, economics, accounting, or project management; OR Completion of two years of college plus two years of experience in finance with an emphasis on budgeting, account reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal reporting; project management; grant administration; implementation coordination; or a combination thereof; OR Six years of experience in finance with an emphasis on budgeting, account reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal reporting; project management; grant adminis