INTELLIGENT TRANSP SYSTEMS UNIT MGR (TECHNICAL MANAGER VI)

Agency:  Department of Transportation 
Position Title: Technical Manager VI

Closing Date/Time: 02/07/2025 
Salary:  Anticipated starting salary $8,333-$9,000 monthly

Job Type:   Salaried 
Category: Full Time

County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:  Non-Union

 

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

 

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.

 

 

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Posting Identification Number 44267 - IPR#47816

Position Overview

This position is accountable for developing policy and implementing procedures for the application of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Illinois to achieve more effective utilization of the transportation systems. This includes technologies to be tested as well as implemented.

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

• Develops department policy and implements procedures for the application of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Illinois to achieve more effective utilization of the transportation systems.
• Determines ITS applications throughout the state to help travelers adjust to route choices, departure times, and other behaviors to improve travel times. This includes technologies to be implemented as well as tested.
• Develops, implements, and manages ITS demonstration projects to test various ITS technologies and theories.
• Provides oversight of the allotment of designed funding for ITS projects implemented statewide.
• Maintains knowledge of existing ITS projects, applications, standards, and emerging ITS technologies proposed and ongoing throughout the world.
• Coordinates testing and implementation of ITS activities with all appropriate agencies such as the Federal Highway Association (FHWA), universities, private industry, and transportation agencies in Illinois.
• Performs outreach and training to maintain the department’s lead position in ITS, including participation on regional, statewide, multi-state, national, and international ITS coalitions and task forces and represents the department on ITS matters.
• Organizes, trains, motivates, directs, and evaluates staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in business, economics, public finance, public administration, or a related field PLUS four years of experience in policy development, project planning and programming, or a combination thereof; OR Twelve years of experience in policy development, project planning and programming, or a combination thereof.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
• Knowledge of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) project planning process.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Occasion