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Research Program Unit Chief – Technical Manager VI

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Location: Springfield • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $7,076 - $11,692 per month

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develops, manages, and monitors the department’s contract and external research program and reports on all aspects of the program.
  • Ensures consistency with departmental priorities for needs and budget constraints and compliance with state and federal funding mandates.
  • Assumes responsibility for the annual research work program submittal to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
  • Ensures that the department’s operational and policy needs are addressed in an acceptable timeframe.
  • Serves as the department’s voting member on the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Official (AASHTO) Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and as the Transportation Research Board (TRB) state representative.
  • Reports on all aspects of the department’s research program while disseminating and communicating research findings.
  • Documents the achievements and benefits of the department’s research program and illustrates the value received from research funding.
  • Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel to ensure their effectiveness.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in business, public administration, public policy, or project management PLUS four years of experience managing complex projects, managing and implementing policies or procedures, or a combination thereof; OR twelve years of experience in public transportation, public administration, managing complex projects, managing and implementing policies or procedures, or a combination thereof.
  • Two years of supervisory experience.
  • Proven ability to lead, direct, and manage staff.
  • Working knowledge of research methods and data analysis, including benefit-cost analysis.
  • Proficiency with the development of policies, procedures, specifications, and standards.
  • Working knowledge of agency programs and service objectives, activities, and operational systems.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at various professional levels in both oral and written formats.
  • Good organizational, leadership, and self-motivational skills.
  • Ability to maintain cooperative relationships.
  • Valid driver’s license.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
research methodsdata analysisbenefit-cost analysispolicy developmentprocedure developmentspecification developmentstandards developmentproject managementpublic administrationpublic policy
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsself-motivationrelationship managementstaff managementtrainingevaluationtime managementproblem-solving
Certifications
valid driver's license