• Job Description

  Req#: 31670

  Agency : Department of Transportation
  Closing Date/Time: 10/27/2023
  Salary: $5,120-$9,155 Monthly
  Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $5,120-$6,620

  Job Type: Salaried Full Time
  County: Sangamon
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Plan/BU: NR916 - Protech Teamsters

  *This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition Policy.

  This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

  All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

  Agency Mission Statement
  The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Air Quality Specialist.

  
  The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.

  
  Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

  The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

  • Monday-Friday work schedule
  • Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • (10) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
  • Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
  • New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
  • Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
  • (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

  We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

  Job Responsibilities

  This position is responsible for assisting in the coordination of the department’s efforts to comply with the transportation aspects of the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA), air quality aspects of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and any future state or federal transportation acts or authorizations. This position is also responsible for assisting the department in deploying alternative fuel infrastructure from federal and state funding sources. This position specifically assists with the implementation of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program and resiliency related planning documents.

  CMAQ Program total: $117 million
  CMAQ report: 1 annually
  Diesel retrofits program: $10 - 45 million
  Performance measure reporting: Every two years or as needed
  Air quality meetings: 2 - 3 monthly
  Federal Transit Authority (FTA) transfers: 5 - 20 annually
  State planning and research projects: 2 - 4 per cycle

  This position reports to the Air Quality Manager. There are no subordinates reporting to this position.

  
  This position works in an environment alongside the Air Quality Manager that implements new and existing transportation programs as outlined in the IIJA. The incumbent assists in providing technical assistance to the metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) and is the liaison between the department and the environmental community regarding transportation related air quality issues. Special CMAQ projects under the jurisdiction of this position can include, but are not limited to, transit promotional programs, diesel retrofit conversions, electric vehicle infrastructure deployment, and fleet conversion projects. Unique to this position, the incumbent is the point person for the department in coordinating all transportation air quality related concerns and implementing solutions/resolutions.

  
  The greatest challenge of this position is to assist the Air Quality Manager in assuring that the department is aware of all transportation related air quality requirements and is in position to adequately respond to those requirements in a manner that allows the department to accomplish its program objectives. Typical problems include assisting in the mediation of disputes among transportation modal groups competing for CMAQ funds, preserving a strong role for the department in the development and implementation of the State Implementation Plan (SIP), maintaining an information feedback system that keeps the Air Quality Manager current on air quality issues and activities, ensuring compliance with federal CAAA requirements (particularly conformity), and maintaining adequate documentation to support performance measures and CMAQ reporting.

  (Job Responsibilities continued)

  The incumbent serves as an alternate representative for the Office of Planning and Programming (OPP) in all intra-departmental air quality meetings and assists the Air Quality Manager in representing the department in all external air quality meetings. The incumbent monitors federal and state legislative and regulatory processes regarding air quality issues, assists in the coordination of the department’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) air quality conformity activities in southwest and northeast Illinois, and assists in the coordination of the department’s involvement in all aspects of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) SIP. The incumbent assists the Air Quality Manager in ensuring that the department is aware of the ongoing national discussions regarding transportation and assists with the implementation of the Office of the Governor’s transportation initiatives regarding air quality. The incumbent takes a lead role in reporting data to the federal government regarding the state’s implementation of and performance measures of the CMAQ Program. The incumbent assists the Air Quality Manager in administering special projects awarded through the CMAQ Program. The incumbent maintains the department’s CMAQ Manual and assists in updates to the Bureau of Design and Environment's Manual related to transportation conformity. The incumbent stewards CMAQ transfers between various transit agencies through the department to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for eventual processing to the FTA.

  
  The incumbent is given general latitude to take action as appropriate to accomplish position accountabilities. The incumbent has the authority to make direct contact with federal agencies, staff on the non-attainment metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and staff at the IEPA. The incumbent uses discretion as to matters which should be referred to the Air Quality Manager. This position is constrained by departmental policies.

  
  The incumbent has frequent contact with the deputy director and bureau chiefs in the OPP, central office staff, and district office staff, when applicable, regarding the development and implementation of the department’s air quality objectives. External contacts include the MPOs, FHWA, FTA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, IEPA, and other state agencies and interest groups involved in air quality transportation issues. Frequent statewide and occasional out-of-state travel with overnight stays is required. Travel can be light at times or up to several trips a month.

  
  The effectiveness of this position is measured by the degree to which air quality issues are blended into the transportation planning and programming process in northeast and southwest Illinois. Effectiveness is also measured by the ability to efficiently deploy projects assigned by the Air Quality Manager related to the topics outlined above.

  Principal Accountabilities

  1. Assists in the coordination of the department’s response to air quality requirements of the CAAA and IIJA.
  2. Assists in the administration of the CMAQ program and required reporting.
  3. Acts as an alternate representative for the department on intrastate and interstate air quality committees, commissions, and task forces.
  4. Monitors federal and state air quality legislation.
  5. Provides effective liaison between the department and all federal, state, and local agencies involved in transportation related air quality and alternative fuel issues.
  6. Assists in the deployment of the department’s special projects, specifically diesel retrofits and alternative fuel projects.
  7. Identifies potential conflicts between the department’s programming objectives and federal air quality requirements.
  8. Maintains the department’s CMAQ Manual and assist in updates to the Bureau of Design and Environment's Manual related to transportation conformity.
  9. Stewards CMAQ transfers between various transit agencies through the department to the FHWA for eventual processing to the FTA.
  10. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
  11. Performs other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  Position Requirements

  • Education/Experience:
    • Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in transportation planning, urban planning, business, public administration, or environmental or life sciences PLUS two years of experience in transportation planning, public transportation administration, environmental review of transportation projects, or a combination thereof; OR
    • Eight years of experience in transportation planning, public transportation administration, environmental review of transportation projects, or a combination thereof
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Frequent statewide and occasional out-of-state travel with overnight stays

  Position Desirables

  • Familiarity with IEPA air quality standards and their application
  • Understanding of legislative process at the state and federal level
  • Ability to quickly read legislation and other regulatory documents with the ability to recall and understand meaning
  • Public speaking experience on behalf of governmental or private entities
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and public relations skills

  Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday-Friday
  Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001

  Office: Office of Planning and Programming/Bureau of Planning
  Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

  Job Family: Transportation; Environmental & Natural Resources

  Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this

  position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment

  during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the

  employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the

  Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject

  to a fine.

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