Section Chief Transit Capital-Southern (Technical Manager V)
State of Illinois · Illinois
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Sep 16, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $6,519 - $10,831 Monthly (Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,519 Monthly)
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Summary
The Section Chief Transit Capital-Southern position is a Technical Manager V role in the Illinois Department of Transportation's Office of Intermodal Project Implementation. The position oversees state-funded public transportation capital improvement programs in southern Illinois regions, serving as liaison between OIPI and transit providers on grant matters, reviewing grant applications, conducting project inspections, and managing staff. The role involves coordinating with federal and local partners to ensure compliance with policies and timely project completion.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, business management, finance, project management, or public administration plus three years of transit project/program management, grant management, or pr
- Or eleven years of experience with transit project and program management, transit grant management, procurement, or related functions
- Two years of supervisory experience managing direct reports covered by collective bargaining agreements (preferred)
- Experience with state and federal transit grant programs
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with ability to manage complex problems
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