State of Illinois · 22 hours ago
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM MANAGER - (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,432/mo - $9,713/mo
2+ years expThe State of Illinois is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. They are seeking a Safe Routes to School Program Manager to administer the SRTS Program, analyze funding recommendations, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
AssociationGovernmentOffice AdministrationReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Keeps current with state and federal laws and guidelines pertaining to the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program and the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
Promotes projects that increase the number of children safely walking and bicycling to school
Administers the SRTS program from the solicitation of applications and programming of funding through the reporting and evaluation process
Monitors the federal and state program funds and project implementation for scope, schedule, and budget
Reviews and evaluates project merits and makes funding recommendations for candidate SRTS projects
Ensures Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) compliance by verifying registration in the GATA portal and that all required paperwork has been updated and submitted by project sponsors
Assists with the ITEP in the absence of the ITEP Program Manager, or as directed by the Special Programs Unit Chief
Works with project sponsors, other state agencies, and the districts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of project application submittals and discusses the merits of the projects proposed for SRTS funding
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 business administration, finance, management, accounting, economics, or statistics PLUS two years of experience in highway planning and programming, accounting, managing a fiscally constrained program, or a combination thereof OR eight years of experience in highway planning and programming, accounting, managing a fiscally constrained program, or a combination thereof
Valid driver's license
Occasional statewide travel, which may include overnight stays
Successful completion of a background screening
Preferred
Ability to effectively monitor and analyze data and provide accurate and timely program information
Experience in managing multiple projects and tasks while meeting deadlines
Ability to analyze federal and state data regulations to comply with reporting requirements
Experience with SharePoint, Excel, and Word
Strong oral and written communications skills
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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J.B. Pritzker
Governor
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