Workforce Grant Manager

Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Position Title: Executive II Closing Date/Time: 09/10/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,339 a month; Full Range $6,339 - $9,178 a month. Job Type: Salaried 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 40738 Position Overview The Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is looking to hire a Workforce Grant Manager in Springfield. The Workforce Grant Manager is responsible for providing grant administration and oversight of workforce development grants in Illinois. Under the general direction of the Office of Employment and Training (OET) leadership team, performs professional duties representing the State of Illinois in providing grant administration and management of federally funded workforce grants; coordinates the grant selection process based on the funding requirements and the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparence Act (GATA); makes determinations on workforce grantee's report and required supporting documents; develops, maintain, and implements timely processing of grant tasks and acts as a central point of contact during the life of grant; provides training and technical assistance to grant recipients. We welcome all eligible candidates to apply. Job Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Grants Administrator in the Office of Employment and Training, serves as the Workforce Grant Manager responsible for the administration of discretionary workforce grants as directed. Coordinates the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Merit Review Process in Accordance with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act of the Office of Employment and Training Procedures as assigned. Develops analytical reports for evaluation of the grantee's ability to meet service goals established for the workforce grants as directed. Provides support, coaching, and collaboration; train new or entry level staff on grant administration processes, procedures, and techniques; and communicates, including making presentations, and collaborates in a professional manner with internal and external parties regarding grant administration and demonstrating proactive technical assistance and communication in increase quality of outcomes. Works with the OET Budget Unit and DCEO Accounting Office to establish and maintain the grant program infrastructure that is required for the management of the grants and the reporting of expenditures and obligations to the United States Department of Labor or other funders. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration. Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. Specialized Skills Requires two (2) years of professional experience with grant administration or monitoring of federal, state, or local grants. Requires two (2) years of experience analyzing grant budgets, fiscal reports and performing fiscal reconciliations. Requires two (2) years of experience providing technical assistance to grantees regarding grant requirements. Preferred Qualifications Prefers two (2) years of professional experience with grant administration, or the monitoring of federal, state, or local grants. Prefers two (2) years of experience analyzing grant budgets, fiscal reports and performing fiscal reconciliations. Prefers two (2) years of experience providing technical assistance to grantees regarding grant requirements. Prefers two (2) years of experience in developing and implementing quality control/compliance procedures associated with the administration of federal grants. Prefers two (2) years or more of experience in using reasoning to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make recommendations for actions. Prefers intermediary proficiency and ability to utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and grant reporting/tracking systems. Conditions of Employment Requires appropriate, and valid driver's license. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires the completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About the Agency The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business. Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY Work Location: 1 W Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, Illinois, 62701 Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQURIES ONLY – INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE) Posting Group: 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