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The Role
Lead regional transportation policy direction and oversee planning and implementation programs. Manage and coach staff, ensure high-quality timely project delivery, translate regional goals into actionable strategies, and advance collaborative mission-driven work culture.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time employee at the Director level in the Regional Policy and Implementation (RPI) division. The RPI Director will be a senior leader responsible for shaping the agency’s transportation policy direction, guiding complex planning and implementation programs, and managing a high performing team that delivers impactful regional work. The role leads development of strategic transportation policies, oversees program and project execution to ensure high-quality, timely outcomes, and directs staff through clear communication, coaching, and effective management practices. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional who can translate regional goals into actionable strategies while advancing a collaborative, innovative, and mission driven work culture.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, urban planning, or related field.
- 10 years professional experience in urban planning, policy analysis, content development,
- research, data collection, analysis, and public outreach.
- Project management and personnel management experience required.
- Master’s degree and AICP and/or PMP certification preferred.
- Staff management experience required.
Hiring Range is $127,331.67-$155,981.53
To be considered for this position please upload a cover letter in PDF format with the file labeled CMAP_RPI1120
CMAP employees work a reduced work week of 37.5 hours and a flexible hybrid work schedule at the Old Post Office located at 433 West Van Buren in Chicago, IL. This position is benefit eligible. To learn more about our compensation and benefit offerings please visit our career page here https://cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers/.
CMAP is a mission-driven agency serving the 284 municipalities and 7 counties of northeastern Illinois as the region’s comprehensive planning organization.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, urban planning, or related field
- 10 years professional experience in urban planning, policy analysis, content development, research, data collection, analysis, and public outreach
- Project management experience
- Personnel/staff management experience
- Master's degree
- AICP and/or PMP certification
- Upload a cover letter in PDF labeled CMAP_RPI1120_ to be considered
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