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Mobility Manager - Office of the Will County Executive, Will County, Illinois

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000
Apply by: July 14, 2023 by 4:30 PM
Apply to: Will County Human Resources Department 302 N. Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60432 Fax: 815-774-6355
Full description and instructions for applying can be found here.

Job Summary:
Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates activities related to County’s grant-funded paratransit efforts; serves as liaison between the County Executive’s office and local elected officials, community leaders, and stakeholder groups on transit issues; Develops and directs the design, production and distribution of specific marketing materials directed at transit customers, employers, human service agencies, and other community groups; coordinates the development and implementation of plans, policies, and projects to establish local centralized transit information systems; facilitates customer trip planning to maximize cost effective and time effective trips through various transportation providers; assists in developing County transit strategies and obtaining related grants to sustain the County’s efforts in the future; and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree from accredited college or university with a discipline in public administration, transportation planning or related field. Two (2) years’ experience and responsibility in the operations of service planning, accessible services, human services transportation coordination or related field. A degree in Transportation/Urban Planning, Business/Public Administration or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to effectively perform the functions of this position may be considered.