Manager, Bridges & Structure (Department Highway & Transportation Job at Cook County, Chicago, IL

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  • Cook County
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to manage professional and/or skilled support staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to lead within the established objectives and make decisions regarding daily priorities and the application of technical/business processes for a workgroup or segment of a department.
• Ability to set overall direction and hold staff accountable for accomplishing work objectives by fostering positive relationships between employees, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Ability to use organizational and/or department objectives and goals to identify processes by which to meet
those goals.
• Knowledge of State and Federal Highway policies, principles, programs, and regulations.
• Knowledge of AASHTO Local Factor Designed (LFD) & Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD), AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE), IDOT, and Illinois State toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) design codes and standard.
• Must obtain Illinois Team Leader Certification for overseeing and conducting the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program for County owned assets within one year of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal Highway policies, principles, programs, and regulations. Distills complex concepts so they are understood by the public.
• Ability to effectively manage multi-disciplinary teams and meet project deadlines, obtain design feature acceptance by the public, local agencies, IDOT, and the Federal Highway Administration personnel without major corrections and revision.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in developing solutions to design problems and in situations where limited standardization exists.

 

Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

 

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

 

Benefits Package

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:

 

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.  See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54  Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty , 44-56  Political Discrimination ; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N.  Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13  Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

 

Company Description

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a Resume and Cover letter to Shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov

Company Description

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.\r\n\r\nHOW TO APPLY: Please submit a Resume and Cover letter to Shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov

Job Tags

Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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