BUREAU CHIEF - PROJECT DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) - SHAKMAN EXEMPT

Job Description - BUREAU CHIEF - PROJECT DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) - SHAKMAN EXEMPT (00135413)

Requisition ID

00135413

Job Posting

Nov 7, 2024, 8:17:55 PM

Closing Date

Ongoing

Shift

Start Time: 8:30 A.M. | End Time: 4:30 P.M.

Organization

Offices Under the President

The Department of Transportation and Highways seeks a Bureau Chief – Project Development to function as Chief Engineer of the Project Development Bureau for the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways. Plans, formulates, executes and supervises the activities and operations of four divisions including Traffic Services, Mechanical and Electrical, Project Studies and Programming encompassing professional, technical or paraprofessional support staff.

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region.

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

• Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

Please review carefully the Employee Benefits page. For benefits questions contact Risk Management at 312-603-6385 or email risk.mgmt@cookcountyil.gov.

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping!

Functions as Chief Engineer of the Project Development Bureau for the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways. Responsible for the development of an integrated transportation system and its relationship to the comprehensive system of Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways. Compiles, prepares and submits the annual Five-Year Transportation Plan for the County. Under the direction of the Superintendent of Highways, formulates and implements all bureau policies and procedures; determines and develops long-range planning strategies.

• Provides administrative direction to the Traffic Services Division in the preparation and administration of pavement markings and sign maintenance contracts.
• Reviews and approves the application of technical traffic engineering procedures to the study of plans for improvement projects.
• Maintains all traffic signals and pumping stations under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways.
• Oversees and handles all confidential personnel issues including performance evaluations, recommendations on promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Interviews and recommends consultants who provide engineering services for highway projects.
• Examines work assignments regarding transportation and planning prepared by support staff to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed.
• Develops and recommends goals and long-range planning strategies for the Project Development Bureau.
• Prepares and submits budget appropriations for the Project Development Bureau.

• Thorough knowledge of engineering procedures and methods; County, State, Federal and American Association of State Highway Officials specifications.
• Extensive knowledge of transportation systems and traffic data.
• Ability to administer a variety of highly technical and managerial functions.
• Possession of advanced supervisory skills.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize and handle a large number of projects effectively.

• Graduation with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Current registration in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ full-time work experience as a Highway Engineer or related field.

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Five (5) years management experience in the highway or related field.
• Prior supervisory or managerial work experience.

Light Work: Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons may be considered when taking any employment action.