What are the responsibilities and job description for the MANAGER, PROJECT STUDIES (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) ACTIVELY RECRUITED position at Cook County Offices Under the President?
Manages and coordinates preliminary engineering and environmental studies required for roadway, rail, transit, freight, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements. Develops solutions reflecting the demands of highway safety and mobility, ensuring effective use of available funds. Consideration of operational and maintenance impacts and the appropriate level of environmental study/review and consideration of impact mitigation. Interacts with elected officials, Federal, State, Local government agencies and the general public on ongoing preliminary engineering, studies. Reviews, coordinates, and manages preliminary engineering studies prepared by departmental staff, local public agencies, and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) regarding improvements on or adjacent to the County roadway system.
Typical Job Duties:
- Direct timely project completion via proper scheduling, effective personnel utilization, and appropriate use of internal staff and external consultants.
- Manage and supervise the planning, design, and technical reviews project studies. Ensure that the studies result in improvements that are safe, cost effective, environmentally sound, consistent with the needs of the Bureau/Department, and compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Coordinate the inclusion of projects into Bureau/Department programs and monitor project status for alignment with programming requirements.
- Oversee division finances and contractual obligations while assisting the Bureau Chief with department budgets.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or a directly related field and
- Eight (8) years of project management or directly related experience is required.
- Three (3) years of prior supervisory experience is required.
- Licensed Professional Engineer-NSPE in the state of Illinois is required.
- Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.
Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.
- Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
- Knowledge of the scope, methods, principles, and practices related to this position.
- Ability to lead others across the organization.
- Ability to use independent judgment to resolve complex, non-standard problems that require extensive investigation and analysis.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships and to develop and mentor others.
- Ability to identify and successfully match and align incumbent department staff to work activities.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently manage a multi-disciplinary team, meet project deadlines, and obtain future design acceptance.
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
- This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.
Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)
EEO Statement
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.
NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.
