LOCAL FUNDING COMPLIANCE MANAGER - (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)

State of Illinois • Springfield, IL

16d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for quality control/assurance, directing and assisting district Local Roads and Streets (LRS) with compliance reviews, including the oversight of improvements funded with Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds, Township Bridge Program funds, General Obligation Bonds, MFT Tax Bonds, Special Assessments, federal funds, and other special funds provided by the department to all local public agencies (LPAs). This position directs and assists in training for district LRS personnel and the Document Compliance Reviewer. This position directs training and assists LPAs, both urban and rural, in the proper documentation of improvements financed with funds provided by the department and educates them on changing statutes, policies, regulations, and programs. This position is responsible for working with districts to ensure all LPAs are following federal and state law and regulations.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in business, public administration, political science, economics, engineering, information systems development, finance, or accounting PLUS three years of experience in business, public administration, research, grant programs administration, public finance, accounting, or highway planning and/or programming; OR eleven years of experience in business, public administration, research, grant programs administration, public finance, accounting, or highway planning and/or programming.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires occasional statewide travel which may include overnight stays.
• Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and managing PC applications.
• Experience with grant programs administration including the ability to plan, organize, and execute administrative or technical program requirements including grant agreements.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and procedures regarding MFT, other funding, and grant management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present to small and large groups.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Innovates and enhances the present Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Database application to meet changing needs.
• Encourages, promotes, and coordinates the integration of the MFT Database application within the department and local public agencies (LPAs) to expand and share useable data.
• Manages and provides technical support, advice, and education to maximize use of the LPAs, districts, and bureau information applications.
• Assists LPAs in the use of MFT database applications and helps in the development of methods that track funding received by and through the department.
• Provides oversight for, and the use of, the maintenance of MFT records which includes compliance reviews of receipts and disbursements of state and federal funds.
• Provides quality control, assurance, and oversight of compliance reviews performed by the Local Roads and Streets district personnel.
• Promotes uniformity of all compliance reviews and establishes a schedule to complete all compliance reviews statewide in a timely manner.
• Monitors projects for compliance with the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets policies, Illinois state statutes, federal regulations, and procedures.
• Coordinates policy and procedure changes and new programs with the district LRS and LPAs.
• Monitors compliance review issues and tracks them to ensure all issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Disseminates policy for the review of audit reports done by other bureaus, offices, and agencies with district LRS and LPAs.
• Manages and monitors corrective action required by such audits, and by the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets or the Bureau of Investigations and Compliance.
• Works with the district LRS and LPAs to provide oversight of the preparation of course material and participates in training of department and LPA personnel.
• Serves on various committees within and outside of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
• Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel to ensure the effective and efficient accomplishment of the Local Funding Compliance Sub-unit.
• 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager