Transit Planning Manager - (Technical Manager Iv)

State of Illinois • Springfield, MO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transit Planning Manager provides technical support and analytical expertise for internal and external transit-related planning activities. The position develops and manages internal transit planning studies and administers state and federal planning grants to transit operators and other assigned agencies. It prepares the transit portion of the multimodal Multi-Year Program (MYP), maintains proactive 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. The listed work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with hybrid schedule availability ranging from one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Occasional statewide and out-of-state travel, including overnight stays, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree 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 those fields.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• Ability to travel occasionally statewide and out of state, with 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 statewide 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 that manager’s absence.
• Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
• Perform duties in a manner conducive to the 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 in 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.

What This Job Offers

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