State of Illinois · 1 day ago
COMPLIANCE PROGRAM MANAGER (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)
The State of Illinois is dedicated to providing safe and effective transportation solutions. The Compliance Program Manager is responsible for researching and preparing applications for federal funding programs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing technical assistance to transportation providers.
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Responsibilities
Reviews and interprets changes to regulatory compliance requirements for federal and state operating assistance programs
Maintains and updates the Compliance Review and Annual Element Guide and the Section 5310-5311 State Management Plan for all rural federal and state operating assistance grant programs
Conducts annual onsite reviews for all rural federal and state operating assistance grant program recipients
Reviews contractual agreements for compliance with federal and state program guidelines for grant administration
Assists with developing and providing training on various service coordination and compliance requirements for both internal staff and program participants
Partakes in special projects for the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation (OIPI)
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 assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in accounting, business administration, public administration, public finance, criminal justice, legal studies, or transportation planning PLUS two years of experience with overseeing grant compliance, managing transit operations, administering state or federal transportation grants, managing audit reviews and responding to audit findings, or a combination thereof; OR eight years of experience with overseeing grant compliance, managing transit operations, administering state or federal transportation grants, managing audit reviews and responding to audit findings or a combination thereof
Requires a valid driver's license
Requires occasional statewide travel which may include overnight stays
Requires successful completion of a background screening
Preferred
Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to adhere to schedules and deadlines
Experience effectively organizing electronic data files
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other database programs
Benefits
Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Company
State of Illinois
State of Illinois is the state governance platform of Illinois.
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