Travel Demand Modeling Specialist (Technical Manager Iv)

Job Requisition ID:50537 IPR# 25-00472
Closing Date: 11/14/2025
Agency:Department of Transportation

Position Title: TECHNICAL MANAGER IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $ 5432 Monthly; Full Range: $ 5432 - $ 9713 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining the statewide travel demand model to serve internal and external customers for program and project development. The incumbent works on integrating the use of the statewide travel demand model into regular project planning and development.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining the statewide travel demand model to serve internal and external customers for program and project development. The incumbent works on integrating the use of the statewide travel demand model into regular project planning and development.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Travel Demand Modeling 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 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 also receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time hybrid scheduling)
• Health Life Vision and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) 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.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday (1 hour lunch per day)
Work Location: 69 W Washington St Chicago Illinois 60602

Work Office: Office of Planning & Programming/Bureau of Planning
Agency Contact:

Posting Group:Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics; Leadership & Management; Transportation

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