METROPOLITAN PLANNING UNIT CHIEF - (TECHNICAL MANAGER VI)
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 56732 IPR #26-01422
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 07/14/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager VI
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,076 Monthly; Full Range: $7,076 - $11,692 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech 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 is accountable for the oversight of Metropolitan Planning Program policy implementation throughout Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Provides implementation oversight of the Metropolitan Planning Program (MPP), ensuring that policies are applied consistently for each of the state’s Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO).
- Directs the Metropolitan Planning Program in northeastern Illinois.
- Ensures that planning funds are expended judiciously and within the constraints of the law and regulation.
- Negotiates contracts between MPOs and the department for the administration of federal metropolitan planning funds.
- Resolves policy, financial, technical, administrative, and procedural problems that arise in the development of regional plans and programs.
- Provides effective liaison between the department and staff in regional planning agencies, elected officials, participating agency staff, and other participants in the planning process of the development of the Metropolitan Planning Program.
- Provides leadership to MPO members in ensuring that the planning process meets the expectations for northeastern Illinois.
- Reviews and evaluates the technical validity of work products and monitors program accomplishments.
- Provides liaison activities between the department and other participating agencies in the planning of major regional projects.
- Directly administers the MPP and State Planning and Research (SPR) Program grants for northeastern Illinois.
- Manages, trains, and evaluates 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 planning, public policy, business, accounting, or public administration PLUS four years of experience in public administration, transportation planning, public outreach, processing grants or a combination thereof OR Twelve years of experience in public administration, transportation planning, public outreach, processing grants, or a combination thereof.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Abil
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