URBAN PROGRAMS MANAGER - (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)

URBAN PROGRAMS MANAGER - (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)Bilingual skills welcome.Reasonable Accommodation StatementThe State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. 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To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.Job Requisition ID: 56521 IPR #26-01151Opening Date: 05/29/2026Closing Date: 06/12/2026Agency: Department of TransportationPosition Title: Technical Manager VSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,519 Monthly; Full Range: $6,519- $10,831 MonthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeCounty: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech TeamstersPosition OverviewThis position is accountable for the planning, development, maintenance, and fund allocation for the local public agency (LPA) urban transportation improvement programs.Essential FunctionsDevelops annual local public agency (LPA) urban state-published programs that are financially feasible, can be accomplished, and can ensure maximum utilization of available funds with flexibility for alternate financial levels.Maintains knowledge of current and proposed revenues available for urban programs and communicates this information to the affected LPA's and districts to ensure there is a fully developed and comprehensive construction program.Identifies program changes and secures project substitutions at the earliest possible time to maintain the LPA annual program level and achieve maximum program accomplishment.Prepares urban allocation formulas and distributes obligation authority and apportionments to LPAs and districts in an equitable manner to ensure a balanced highway improvement program.Performs studies to determine the LPA needs to ensure that state and federal urban programs continue to address the appropriate priorities.Identifies cost adjustments and changes in the scope of work for LPA special programs and secures adequate funding in a timely manner to avoid project delays.Provides support for planning and programming of the LPA's rural, bridge, and safety transportation improvement programs and ensures that all program funding is in compliance with state and federal requirements.Assigns, trains, and evaluates subordinate personnel to ensure effective and efficient accomplishment of urban programs.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 required or assigned.Minimum QualificationsCompletion of a bachelor's degree majoring in public administration, business, economics, statistics, finance, accounting, or engineering related fields PLUS three years of experience in the practice of highway planning and programming, accounting, planning and supervision of program budgets, specific project budgets, engineering fields, or a combination thereof; OR eleven years of experience in the practice of highway planning and programming, accounting, planning and supervision of program budgets, engineering fields, or a combination thereof.Preferred QualificationsWorking knowledge of local, state, and federal procedures and requirements as they apply to local public agency (LPA) highway projects.Working knowledge of the function and application of public relations in problem areas.Ability to plan, organize, and execute administrative or technical program requirements.Computer experience with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite and web-based databases.Strong oral and written communication skills.Strong organizational skills.Conditions of EmploymentRequires a valid driver's license.Requires successful completion of background screening.Occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.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.The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.About the AgencyThe Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Urban Programs Manager.BenefitsFlexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)Health, Life, Vision, and Dental InsurancePension Plan12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity LeaveDeferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)Employees earn 12 paid Sick Days annuallyNew Employees earn 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annuallyEmployees earn 3 paid Personal Days annually13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program and/or mental health resourcesWork Hours and LocationWork Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – FridayWork Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation / Bureau of Local Roads and StreetsAgency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOVPosting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; TransportationJ-18808-Ljbffr