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RAILROAD SAFETY SPECIALIST IV - Chicago Region
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A Project or Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative assistance to a program team or project management team. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages team calendars and helps to organize meetings and events. Provides administrative support for program activities, financial reports and budgets, grants or project proposals; may help to arrange travel.
$56,979 / year median in Illinois
-4% projected decline
Job Description
at Illinois Commerce Commission in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview Under direction of the Rail Safety Program Administrator, functions as Assistant Program Administrator concerning the development and implementation of procedures regarding the Railroad Warning Devices & Traffic Signal Interconnect Program and Chicago Region Projects; Represents the Commission at meetings with state, federal and industry representatives and elected officials involving policy, program implementation and technical issues; Provide communication, outreach, and support to help road authorities, rail carriers, highway agencies, and units of government to understand and complete the requirements for crossing locations where the railroad warning devices are or will be interconnected with traffic signals at nearby intersections and for Chicago Region Projects; Assists the Program Administrator in 24-hour Duty Officer responsibilities concerning the ICC response to railroad accidents/incidents; Represents the Commission on meetings and on committees with state, federal and industry representatives and elected officials involving the policy, program implementation and technical issues concerning grade crossing and grade separation engineering matters and resolves disputes. Essential Functions Functions as Assistant Program Administrator concerning the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding the Railroad Warning devices & Traffic Signal Interconnect Program and Chicago Region Projects. Functions as Assistant Program Administrator concerning the statewide development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding crossing locations where the railroad warning devices are or will be interconnected with traffic signals at nearby intersections. Reviews and approves programming and operating plans of new and existing crossing warning devices and traffic signals, including those at locations where the highway traffic signals are interconnected with railroad warning devices. Prepares written reports on interconnected traffic signal systems, recommends improv To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account