Who: Village of Schaumburg, Illinois
What: This position is responsible for the planning, implementation and management of the departments programs and projects including overseeing the village’s transit, bikeways, and traffic programs and capital improvement program projects, providing technical and policy advice to boards and commissions on transportation related items; working with counterparts in regional organizations related to transportation; and performing duties of considerable difficulty involving transportation related issues. Position is a senior position within the Department requiring strong supervisory skills, public contact, and the ability to exercise good judgment and work independently.
To succeed in this role, applicants will need to effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people, be able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals, and develop and implement new process, service, or strategy with the aim of improving efficiency or effectiveness. We are looking to add a team member capable of prioritizing multiple projects, organize time and resources effectively, and have the ability to shift gears comfortably.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
2. A minimum of three years of experience in transportation planning, engineering, project, or program management. Experience with direct staff supervision a plus.
3. A minimum of two years of supervisory experience as it relates to handling a range of managerial tasks such as monthly/yearly plans and objectives, budgetary control, service enhancement, managing projects, etc.
4. Professional certification is highly desired.
5. Proficiency with current computer software systems, including email, calendar programs, job specific software, and customer service systems preferred or within the first six months of employment.
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