CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY REGULATIONS UNIT CHIEF - (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager V
Closing Date/Time: 06/12/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,519 monthly; Full Range $6,519-$10,831 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number REQ#47586 - IPR#2025-00145
Why Work for Illinois?
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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
This position is accountable for State Safety Oversight (IL-SSO) review and analysis of state and federal safety policies and procedures and the development of safety standards and management plans for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) rail transit system which is required to report to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Essential Functions
- Analyzes and interprets federal regulations related to rail transit safety.
- Develops standard operating procedures to detail safety oversight requirements and describe oversight procedures in practice.
- Ensures processes detailed in the program standards are sufficient to comply with federal rules and effectuates modifications as necessary.
- Reviews and approves invoices from consultants and oversight partner agencies to ensure compliance with all department and federal requirements and budget constraints.
- Manages the program's funding through federal grant administration channels.
- Prepares special reports as requested.
- Coordinates with staff in the department's Office of Legislative Affairs to develop and promote legislation, directives, and administrative and executive orders as well as other governmental actions required for program development and department compliance.
- Performs risk-based inspections as directed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in business or public administration, public safety, public security, city planning, urban and regional planning, accounting, or policy administration plus three years of experience with safety and security planning, reviewing safety and security work tasks for completion and appropriate level of effort, monitoring safety requirements, or a combination thereof, OR eleven years of experience with safety and security planning, reviewing safety and security work tasks for completion and appropriate level of effort, monitoring safety requirements, or a combination thereof.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of transportation safety, operations, maintenance, and/or engineering and construction regulations and guidelines.
- Experience working with federal grant funds.
- Experience with transportation auditing, inspections, and investigations.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Aptitude for working with numbers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to resolve issues effectively.
- Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) certification.
- Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) certification.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Frequent statewide and occasional out of state travel which may include overnight stays.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- 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.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Chicago Transit Authority Regulations Unit Chief.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- 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
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday-Friday
Work Location: 69 W Washington St Chicago, IL 60602-3134
Office: Office of Intermodal Project Implementation
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Leadership & Management; Public Safety
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.
If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today! https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Chicago-CHICAGO-TRANSIT-AUTHORITY-REGULATIONS-UNIT-CHIEF-%28TECHNICAL-MANAGER-V%29-IL-60602/1295066400/
*If you have questions about the Job Responsibilities or Qualifications, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed above
*If you have questions about the application process, please reach out to DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov