Kane County Division of Transportation is conducting a search for a Regional Planning Liaison and Special Projects Coordinator. The Planning Liaison is responsible for regional transportation planning and programming activities related to highway, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities and projects. This position staffs the Kane Kendall Council of Mayors (KKCOM) and provides technical assistance in obtaining and administering federal and state transportation funds through research, report preparation, and agency coordination efforts. Work includes the implementation of the Kane County Division of Transportation's long-range transportation planning activities and other regional transportation projects, studies, and programs. The position is located in the Kane County Division of Transportation and reports to the Chief of Planning and Programming.

The Liaison serves as a communication link between the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), and local governments via the Council of Mayors. The Liaison is responsible for managing the Council of Mayors Surface Transportation Program (STP), maintaining accurate programming of all Council projects in the region's Transportation Improvement Program, and regular coordination with local agencies, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). Regional travel and occasional night meetings are required. This position will assist in various multi-modal initiatives at both the Kane County level and within the CMAP metropolitan region.

Special projects coordination involves leading and assisting various departmental initiatives including but not limited to grant writing, researching, and reporting, research, and development of policies, and assisting with various operational needs within the department as directed by the Chief of Planning and Programming in furtherance of the department's goals and mission. The position requires working knowledge and experience in local, state, and federal funding sources, grant development, programming and tracking of funds, and the ability to develop a working project from start to finish in a timely manner. Other essential skills include experience with data management programs such as Excel, reading and interpreting maps, manipulating and analyzing digital land data, and may include creating maps and analytical reports using geographical information systems (GIS).

The candidate should meet the following job requirements to be considered for this position:

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geographical Information Systems, Civil Engineering, or a related field. A Master's Degree is preferred.
Five years of experience with transportation planning or in a related field, or a combination of experience and a Master's Degree may be considered.
Experience with Excel required, familiarity and experience with Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign desired.
Familiarity with GIS is required.
Candidate should possess excellent writing and public presentation skills, map interpretation, and analytical and computer skills.

Salary within the published range will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the desired candidate.

Open until filled.

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