Develops strategies and legislative initiatives to increase resources available to the department for rail programs and to improve control of the programs.
Develops and manages the capital and operating budgets, the State Rail Plan, and the Annual and Multi-Year State Rail Program for the Passenger Rail Programs.
Develops and implements fiscal guidelines and administrative rules that meet the goals and objectives of the department for prioritizing, selecting, approving and managing projects, and overseeing all associated audit requirements.
Organizes, trains, motivates, directs and evaluates subordinate personnel to assure effective and efficient accomplishment of the Rail Corridor Management Section’s responsibilities and to ensure compliance with departmental safety rules, practices and procedures.
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.

Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in business, public administration, project management, rail engineering, transportation engineering, rail planning, environmental science, or rail construction management PLUS four years of related experience in project management, rail engineering, rail planning, or environmental science; OR Twelve years of related experience in project management, rail engineering, rail planning, or environmental science.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Understanding of rail engineering and railroad operations.
Knowledge of railroad corridors, passenger services, and design and planning of passenger rail infrastructure.
Familiarity with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and constraints.
Experience with fiscal management regarding appropriation, budgeting, and scheduling.
Experience with management of rail planning projects and staff.
Excellent communications skills.
Ability to think critically and problem solve issues.
Requires a valid driver's license.
Requires occasional statewide travel.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

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

Rail Program Planning Section Chief – Technical Manager VI

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