Transportation Project Inquiries Lead — Hybrid, Benefits

State of Illinois; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Hybrid scheduling

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental

Pension Plan

Maternity/Paternity leave (12 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Project Inquiries Coordinator to act as the district’s primary coordinator for executive, legislative, municipal, and public transportation-related inquiries. This role handles FOIA requests, coordinates with multiple bureaus, and provides executive-level summaries and responses.

You will work in a hybrid schedule with responsibilities spanning project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and formal communications in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus three years of related experience, or eleven years of related experience.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical transportation information to executives, legislators, and the public.
• Extensive knowledge of highway construction principles and transportation programs.
• Knowledge of FOIA/public records management procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive, legislative, municipal, and public transportation inquiries for highway construction projects and district operations.
• Review, prioritize, and monitor inquiries to ensure accurate, timely responses.
• Manage FOIA requests with the department FOIA Officer and ensure statutory deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with district bureaus, engineers, legal representatives, and administrative staff for records and technical information.
• Serve as liaison between the district and municipalities, legislators, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Public administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, urban/transportation planning, civil engineering, or related field (public policy/finance/business/economics)

Tools

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Project Inquiries Coordinator to act as the district’s primary coordinator for executive, legislative, municipal, and public transportation-related inquiries. This role handles FOIA requests, coordinates with multiple bureaus, and provides executive-level summaries and responses.

You will work in a hybrid schedule with responsibilities spanning project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and formal communications in a fast-paced