Location: 2 N. LaSalle, 9th Floor
Days: Monday - Friday
Full description and application are available here by searching for Job Number 377421
The Citywide Services Division manages critical and diverse contracted and licensed services including the Divvy bikeshare system, shared scooters, and other micromobility programs. Under direction, functions as a project manager responsible for coordinating these shared micromobility programs and as a senior level, technical expert engaged in researching and managing specialized planning initiatives, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plans and manages the full scope of planning studies including the design, data collection and implementation of recommendations
- Establishes and monitors work objectives and time lines of planning projects and oversees private consultants and junior level planners in the conduct of planning studies
- Participates in and oversees the collection and analysis of related planning data
- Summarizes and formats collected data and prepares reports for senior management’s review
- Develops proposed plans for target areas and markets planning and development opportunities to prospective developers
- Evaluates project proposals for feasibility and conformity with city development goals and objectives, governmental regulations and funding eligibility
- Coordinates the work efforts of departmental managers, government officials and funding agencies to facilitate the selection and scheduling of capital improvement projects
- Prepares and oversees staff responsible for the preparation of financial reporting documents to track the awarding and expenditure of funds
- Conducts site inspections of work in progress to ensure adherence to development plans
- Generates periodic progress reports of pending and current projects, highlighting issues for management’s attention and to publicize project success
- Represents the department at public hearings and meetings to discuss proposed planning and redevelopment projects
Additional duties may be required for this position
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or a directly related field, plus five years of work experience in the development and management of major planning or research studies, including two years of supervisory experience related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met
NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
- Previous work experience in shared micromobility
- Masters degree in Data Sciences
- Previous supervisory experience
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 11/17/2023