URBAN PROGRAMS MANAGER - (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)

This position is accountable for the planning, development, maintenance, and fund allocation for the local public agency (LPA) urban transportation improvement programs., * Develops annual local public agency (LPA) urban state-published programs that are financially feasible, can be accomplished, and can ensure maximum utilization of available funds with flexibility for alternate financial levels.

• Maintains knowledge of current and proposed revenues available for urban programs and communicates this information to the affected LPA's and districts to ensure there is a fully developed and comprehensive construction program.
• Identifies program changes and secures project substitutions at the earliest possible time to maintain the LPA annual program level and achieve maximum program accomplishment.
• Prepares urban allocation formulas and distributes obligation authority and apportionments to LPAs and districts in an equitable manner to ensure a balanced highway improvement program.
• Performs studies to determine the LPA needs to ensure that state and federal urban programs continue to address the appropriate priorities.
• Identifies cost adjustments and changes in the scope of work for LPA special programs and secures adequate funding in a timely manner to avoid project delays.
• Provides support for planning and programming of the LPA's rural, bridge, and safety transportation improvement programs and ensures that all program funding is in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Assigns, trains, and evaluates subordinate personnel to ensure effective and efficient accomplishment of urban programs.
• 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 required or assigned.

• Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in public administration, business, economics, statistics, finance, accounting, or engineering related fields PLUS three years of experience in the practice of highway planning and programming, accounting, planning and supervision of program budgets, specific project budgets, engineering fields, or a combination thereof; OR eleven years of experience in the practice of highway planning and programming, accounting, planning and supervision of program budgets, engineering fields, or a combination thereof., * Working knowledge of local, state, and federal procedures and requirements as they apply to local public agency (LPA) highway projects.
• Working knowledge of the function and application of public relations in problem areas.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute administrative or technical program requirements.
• Computer experience with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite and web-based databases.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Requires successful completion of background screening.
• Occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.

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

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.