• Job Description

  Req#: 31592

  Agency : Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
  Closing Date/Time: 10/10/2023
  Salary: $5,757.00 - $8,610.00 Anticipated Monthly Starting Salary
  Job Type: Salaried Full Time
  County: Sangamon
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Plan/BU: RC062

  This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

  All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

  Posting Identification Number #31592

  About the Position

  This Executive 2 position within the Office of Grants Management serves as a dedicated business professional in providing technical assistance and guidance regarding a variety of grant programs at the same time, from both federal and state funding sources, as associated with the processing of grant applications submitted to Department offices. The ideal candidate will be able to take on these tasks quickly and conduct their work in a timely manner. This somewhat unique environment provides a steady workload and is a key aspect of the grant establishment and grant administration process. We welcome interested applicants who can manage this important workflow inside this exciting environment to apply.

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
  2. Requires two years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

  Specialized Skills:
  1. Of the required years of experience noted above, requires at least six months of experience reviewing extensive application documents, including program narrative and budget analysis, and obtaining numerous approvals required for successful completion of the review.

  Preferred Qualifications

  1. Prefers six months of experience reviewing extensive application documents, including program narrative and budget analysis, and obtaining numerous approvals required for successful completion of the review.
  2. Prefers two years or more of professional experience with handling a large volume of projects simultaneously while meeting required timelines.
  3. Prefers two years or more of professional experience with extracting pertinent information from extensive submitted documents in order to successfully process grant projects through review to establishment.
  4. Prefers two years or more of professional experience with providing detailed technical assistance, including written and oral instruction of complicated requirements, in a clear manner.
  5. Prefer one or more years of professional experience with grant administration activities.
  6. Prefers one or more years of professional experience with administering a public program.
  7. Prefers six months or more of professional experience with public presentations.
  8. Prefers intermediate level proficiency utilizing software such as Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook, SharePoint, and especially grant reporting/tracking systems.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires ability to pass a background check.

  About the Agency

  The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is to support and maintain a climate that enables a strong economy for our customers - taxpayers, businesses, workers and communities - by keeping, attracting and growing businesses, maintaining a skilled workforce, and enhancing communities so that the climate here is one in which businesses, small and large, and workers, can succeed to the greatest extent possible. The Illinois Department of Commerce delivers impactful and efficient programs and services through focused on business, community, and workforce development.

  Work Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  Work Location: OFFICE OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT, 1 W. Old Capital Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
  Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQURIES ONLY – INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

  Job Family: Leadership & Management

  This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

  If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

  State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

  Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

  If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

  State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

  Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

  The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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