Cvp Project Manager (Technical Manager Iii)

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the distribution and disposition of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit vehicles and the management of projects awarded through the Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) program throughout the state of Illinois.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, management, project management, safety management, OR completion of two years of college PLUS two years of experience in managing public transportation vehicle specifications/design, managing maintenance and inspections, monitoring grant compliance, administering federal funding, reviewing grant applications, planning public transportation services, complying with transit program policies, managing transit grants/transit project management, or a combination thereof, OR six years of experience in managing public transportation vehicle specifications/design, managing maintenance and inspections, monitoring grant compliance, administering federal funding, reviewing grant applications, planning public transportation services, complying with transit program policies, managing transit grants/transit project management, or a combination thereof.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires occasional statewide and out of state travel with overnight stays.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Vehicle mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand the specialized design and operating characteristics of purposebuilt paratransit vehicles.
Proficient in time and data management.
Experience with consultant contract management.
Ability to visualize, articulate and solve complex problems.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with federal transit grant programs and compliance.
Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Assists and directs non-profit and public transit providers in the development of grant applications.
Evaluates Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) grant application documents to assess merit and identify issues.
Provides technical assistance to non-profit and public transit providers regarding federal and state program compliance requirements.
Prepares correspondence necessary for the management of applications, grant agreements, and oversight for assigned grants.
Promotes the implementation of CVP projects and monitors all project activities.
Maintains thorough and accurate records within a data management system.
Participates and contributes to the annual review and updates internal transit procedures manuals.
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.

Benefits

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)
12 paid Sick Days annually
10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
3 paid Personal Days annually
13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources