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Policy and Innovation Section Chief- IDOT

Title: Policy and Innovation Section Chief 

Type: full-time

Location: Springfield, IL

Salary Range:  $9,000-$11,000/month

Summary: This position is accountable for supervising the analysis and development of response strategies for emerging issues, new technologies, and new and existing state and federal legislation. Response strategies may range from situational awareness to compliance, policy adaptation or development of new proposed programs and policies. This position coordinates the efforts of the Policy and Innovation Section with staff and leadership across all the department's bureaus and offices.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in public policy, political science, economics, business, public administration, science, transportation planning, or urban planning PLUS six years of progressively responsible managerial experience in public policy, political science, policy analysis, economics, business, public administration, science, urban planning, or a combination thereof. OR fourteen years of experience in public policy, political science, policy analysis, economics, business, public administration, science, urban planning, or a combination thereof. Three years of supervisory experience. 
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