Transit Operating Program Manager - Northern; Technical Manager Iv

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Technical Manager IV

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly;
Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

Work Office: Office of Intermodal Project Implementation / Bureau of Transit Operations

Work Location: 115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603

Work County: Cook

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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This position is responsible for the review, analysis, and program management of public transportation operating assistance funding programs, and grants in the northern portion of the state of Illinois. This position assists both urban and rural communities with various populations with funding and grant related issues. Additionally, this position assists with technical issues adhering to federal and state programmatic, compliance requirements for the northern area of Illinois, excluding the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA), and the Chicago Metropolitan area.

• Remains abreast of federal and state guidelines and requirements to ensure proper administration of programs.
• Provides guidance to the department funding recipients regarding operating assistance issues and ensures program compliance with federal and state policies and procedures.
• Assists the Northern Transit Operating Section Chief with the annual development and maintenance of the Northern Illinois operating assistance program to plan for funding and scheduling of projects.
• Serves as the state’s contact for operating programs administered in northern Illinois which includes formulating positions, responding to inquiries, and providing coordination with other state agencies and other states.
• Provides technical services for program participants and sometimes assists participant efforts in navigating operating procurements within federal and state requirements.
• Provides oversight and support of the northern Illinois human service transportation program (HSTP) regional planning commissions, their agreements and activities, attends quarterly meetings, provides state transit updates, and reviews the regional HSTP 5-year plans
• Conducts presentations to county boards, city councils, transit related organizations, and special interest groups regarding policies.
• Reviews funding applications and payment requisitions for accuracy, program compliance and eligibility.
• Utilizes a grants management system to help maintain records of all program activity for the northern Illinois operating agreements and reviews required reporting of each program cycle from receipt of the application through completion of the audit.
• Maintains harmonious relationships with employees, management, and…