TRANSIT PLANNING MANAGER - (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

7d•$5,432 - $9,713•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transit Planning Manager provides technical support and analytical expertise for transit-related planning activities, both internally and externally. The role develops and manages internal transit planning studies and administers state and federal planning grants to transit operators and other assigned agencies. It also prepares the transit portion of the multimodal Multi-Year Program (MYP), maintains working relationships with the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation and public transportation operators, and manages fund transfers and approvals for transportation development credits used by transit agencies. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Planning & Programming/Bureau of Planning in Springfield, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule may require one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is covered by a union bargaining agreement and may involve occasional statewide and out-of-state travel with overnight stays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree majoring in transportation planning, geography, civil engineering, business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, or political science, plus two years of related experience in transportation, transit urban/regional planning, or a combination thereof; OR eight years of related experience in transportation, transit urban/regional planning, or a combination thereof.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a background screening.
Occasional statewide and out-of-state travel, including overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of state and federal funding programs and processes.
Familiarity with transit agencies’ structures, services, and local funding capabilities.
Familiarity with transit data sources, federal and state statutes, and legislative processes.
Strong familiarity with multimodal transportation concepts.
Ability to plan and direct statewide plan efforts to efficiently accomplish program objectives.
Ability to plan, organize, and execute administrative or technical program requirements.
Experience with public engagement, long- or short-range planning, or strategic planning.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely preparation of the transit portion of the multimodal Multi-Year Program (MYP).
Lead and oversee development and implementation of the Illinois Statewide Public Transportation Plan; create progress reports and update the plan as needed.
Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of public transportation operating data, funding data, and grant status.
Participate in developing internal and external plans, studies, and research projects to represent program and department priorities.
Review and analyze transportation development credit requests and federal funding transfers.
Handle issues for the Transit Program Planning Manager in their absence.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
Pension plan.
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare.
12 paid sick days annually.
10 paid vacation days during the first year of service, with the opportunity to 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.
Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling.
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.