Salary : $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location : Central Administration 2700 Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, 60515, IL
Job Type: Professionals
Job Number:
Department: Planning
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Is this a union role?: Yes
Union Name: AFSCME - 88311
Position Grade: 8

Position Overview
In support of this vision, the Policy and Planning Analyst I actively supports the implementation of the Move Illinois, Bridging the Future, and Driving Connections capital programs. This position will analyze support Planning initiatives including supporting various Planning programs, projects and policies, development and review of the department budget, conducting research and analysis of emerging trends and other planning topics, and perform duties as required to support efforts that optimize the Tollway's Planning efforts. This position will play a key role in delivering the Tollway's Strategic Plan including the development, coordination and reporting of performance metrics for the Department
Essential Job Functions
The Policy and Planning Analyst I reports to the Chief of Planning and assists with:

• Review of projects slated for initiation as part of the capital planning implementation process
• Support the Chief of Planning and Deputy Chief of Planning in research of existing plans
• Participates in implementation of the Tollway's Strategic Plan, specifically initiatives assigned to Planning/Engineering
• Collects and analyzes data related to projects and ad-hoc requests
• Supports the preparation of the department budget including the development of Department goals and ongoing oversight of budget expenditures throughout the year.
• Analyze safety data and provides recommendations for safety improvements based on research and industry best practices
• Collaborate with other departments ensuring they are aware of Planning initiatives
• Reviews departmental policies and drafts updates as necessary
• Supports agency-wide initiatives and requests on behalf of the Planning Department.

Qualifications
Education (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Civil Engineering, or related field

Education (Preferred)

• Master's degree.

Skills and Experience (Required)

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication, organizational and analytical skills are necessary in the performance of duties.
• Detail-oriented but also having the ability to understand issues with a broad organizational perspective. This position will contribute to the overall efforts of Tollway that result in design projects that are delivered on-time, within budget, and with minimal interruptions.
• Minimum of two years of experience in planning or civil engineering,
• Performance will be evaluated as providing support to the Chief of Planning/Deputy Chief of Planning with coordination, analysis, recommendation and forecasting activities that contribute to sound planning decision making.

Skills and Experience (Preferred)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook is desired
• Experience using web-based project management applications

At the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, we give our employees the tools to succeed both on and off the job. Our generous benefits package provides comprehensive coverage to help you protect your health and earning power and prepare for the future. In addition, we offer several programs that help you grow in your career and make the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority a great place to work!

MEDICAL, Rx, DENTAL, VISION BENEFITS

• Aetna Select Open Access (HMO) - Premium FREE!
• Aetna Choice POS II (PPO)
• Aetna Prescription, Dental and Vision included at no additional cost.
• EyeMed Vision Care Voluntary Coverage

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Pre-tax account you put money into that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending (DCAP)
  • Pre-tax account you put money into that you use to pay for dependent care costs.

TERM LIFE & AD&D INSURANCE

• Basic Term Life & AD&D - Premium FREE!
• Additional coverage available

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

• Annual Reimbursement - $5,250

PAID TIME OFF

• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

• No cost services for employee and family.

STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEMS (SERS or SRS) PROGRAMS

• Pension Plan
• Non-Occupational and Occupational Disability
• Deferred Compensation/After-Tax ROTH
• NCPERS Voluntary Life and AD&D

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It is a requirement to have a minimum of two years of experience in planning or civil engineering.Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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For the question above, please provide where (the organization name) and when (the time period) you gained this experience -- citing specific examples. If you have no experience, or did not meet the minimum requirement, please enter this information."NA".
We will not make assumptions regarding your response. Please assure experience notated in this response is accurately reflected in your submitted application materials. If you do not answer completely you will not receive credit for this question.
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Microsoft Excel Proficiency:
Listed below are definitions of Microsoft Excel proficiency levels. Please read the following definitions carefully prior to answering the question.

• BasicThis level of skills is required to perform tasks and work with data in worksheets.A person with this level of skills is able to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions.
• IntermediateThis level of skills is required to work with multiple worksheets, filter data, use integrate functions, and manipulate databases.With this level of skills, a person understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel.
• AdvancedThis level of skills is required to use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel.A person with this level of skills is able to automate some operations, manage Macro commands, and create MS Excel applications.

What is your proficiency level in Microsoft Excel?

• No Experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

04

Microsoft Outlook Proficiency:
Listed below are functions typically associated with Microsoft Outlook proficiency levels. Please carefully read the following prior to answering the question.

• Basic
  • Creating Emails and Attaching Files to Messages
  • Making Appointments and Changing the Time of Appointments
  • Customizing the Ribbon
  • Checking the Word Count
  • Working with Reminders
  • Moving Messages between Folders
  • Creating Signatures
  • Searching for and Flagging Messages
• Intermediate
  • Previewing Attachments
  • Categorizing Messages
  • Printing Calendars
  • Mentioning Contacts in the Body of an Email
  • Using Quick Parts
  • Creating Meeting Invitations
  • Using the Different views
  • Taking Meeting Notes
  • Writing Professional Emails
  • Inserting Online Pictures
  • Setting a Default Signature
  • Using Groups
  • Working with Printing Styles
• Advanced
  • Turning on the Week Number Settings
  • Setting Up Recurring Meetings
  • Working with Hyperlinks
  • Adding and Removing Columns
  • Working with Notes
  • Using the Bcc field
  • Requesting Read Receipts
  • Changing the Background Color of a Message
  • Creating Templates
  • Archiving Messages
  • Creating Rules
  • Printing Attachments
  • Assigning Tasks
• Expert
  • Exporting Calendars
  • Adding and Changing Time Zones
  • Applying Outlook Themes and Stationery to Messages
  • Attaching Email Messages to Other Messages
  • Using the Spelling and Grammar check
  • Specifying Default Fonts for unread messages
  • Setting Delayed Delivery Options
  • Encrypting Messages
  • Using the Smart Lookup Feature
  • Setting Permissions
  • Archiving and other useful features that assist Organization
  • Blocking Incoming Mail
  • Creating Tasks without opening Outlook

What is your proficiency level in Microsoft Outlook?

• No Experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

05

Microsoft PowerPoint Proficiency:
Listed below are definitions of Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency levels. Please read the following definitions carefully prior to answering the question.

• Basic LevelThis level of skills is required to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.
  
  
• Intermediate LevelThis level of skills is required to customize templates and the PowerPoint environment, and to make a presentation interactive by using hyperlinks and action buttons.
  
  
• Advanced LevelThis level of skills is required to work with graphics, animation and multimedia, inserting movies and sound; work with the Office Suite to create slides from an outline and send slides to Microsoft Word; and customize PowerPoint toolbars and automate the slide production.

What is your proficiency level in Microsoft PowerPoint?

• No Experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advance

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Microsoft Word Proficiency:
Listed below are definitions of Microsoft Word proficiency levels. Please read the following definitions carefully prior to answering the question.

• BasicThis level of skills is sufficient to perform daily word processing tasks, such as, producing routine letters, memorandums, and informal reports.A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup.
• IntermediateThis level of skills is necessary in order to use and create a variety of templates, complex tables, merges; manage table data, sort and filter merges,and also perform basic work with existing Macros.A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports.
• AdvancedThis level of skills is required in order to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements.A person with this level of skills is able to use and create a wide range of graphic effects and has full mastery of Macro commands.

What is your proficiency level in Microsoft Word?

• No Experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

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A Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Civil Engineering, or related field is required. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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