TECHNICAL MANAGER IV – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM MANAGER – IPR# 47258
Agency : Department of Transportation
Closing Date/Time: 12/11/2024
Salary: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $5,432 - $6,932 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Agency Mission Statement
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Economic Development and Scenic Byways Program Manager.
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.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
This position is accountable for developing and maintaining aspects of the special programs assigned and for coordinating the scheduling and monitoring of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Economic Development Program (EDP) and Scenic Byways Program (SBP). This position provides technical assistance to local agencies throughout the state to prepare EDP and SBP applications, drafts all correspondence for the programs, and ensures appropriate compliance with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA).
This position reports to the Special Programs Unit Chief. There are no subordinates reporting to this position.
This position is part of a staff charged with the development, preparation, publication, and monitoring of the department’s Multi-Year Highway Improvement Program (MYP). This position provides technical assistance in defining special program deficiencies. Funding for both the EDP and SBP is constrained by the Office of the Governor’s annual budget and the department’s multi-year projections of state and federal resources. This position works closely with various IDOT bureaus in the central office and district offices, as well as local agencies and organizations statewide.
The greatest challenge of this position is to develop a program plan that correctly addresses the objectives of the EDP and SBP. Typical problems include evaluating candidate projects through the GATA portal which evaluates the specific conditions for the level of risk for each local agency. In addition, the incumbent coordinates with the IDOT’s Bureau of Local Roads and Streets and Bureau of Operations to ensure that joint agreements accurately reflect specific risks. Other challenges include developing procedures, guidelines, and criteria for implementation of the EDP and SBP, and preparing briefings, reports, and position papers to explain the department’s plans and programs to members of the General Assembly and other interest groups.
The incumbent reviews and evaluates economic development projects and scenic byway projects. The incumbent reviews all pertinent rules, regulations, and guidelines governing these programs. The incumbent develops and recommends projects for the department to fund through these programs. The incumbent analyzes and monitors program expenditures for the scenic byways program. The incumbent prepares correspondence to municipalities and local agencies that qualify or disqualify for funding. The incumbent delivers presentations to educate local agencies, chief executive officers (CEOs) of companies, other state agencies, and state representatives regarding the EDP and SBP.
The incumbent has a wide degree of latitude in organizing daily workflow. All program correspondence will be forwarded to the Special Programs Unit Chief for review and approval. The incumbent is constrained by applicable departmental, state, and federal guidelines.
The incumbent has internal contacts with staff from the district offices, Bureau of Local Roads and Streets, and Offices of Legislative Affairs and Communications. External contacts include staff from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO), scenic byways associations, local sponsors of projects, special interest groups, representatives from specific private sector businesses, and the media. Frequent statewide travel with overnight stays is required.
The effectiveness of this position is measured by the timely preparation of acceptable planning and programming documents that support the implementation of special programs in Illinois. Effectiveness is also measured by the ability to identify, evaluate, and monitor projects in an accurate, concise, and complete manner considering the program guidelines.
1. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends candidate project submittals for compliance with program development guidelines and criteria.
2. Drafts appropriate correspondence to municipalities and other organizations regarding viability of potential EDP and SBP projects.
3. Maintains files to monitor the EDP and SBP and prepares status reports on expenditures and project activity.
4. Ensures GATA compliance by verifying registrations in the GATA portal and that all required paperwork has been updated and submitted by project sponsors.
5. Delivers presentations to educate local agencies, CEOs of companies, other state agencies, and state representatives regarding the EDP and SBP.
6. Prepares briefings, reports, and position papers necessary to discuss the EDP and SBP.
7. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Position Desirables
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001
Office: Office of Planning and Programming/Bureau of Programming
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Arts, Design & Cultural; Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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.
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