energy & vehicle tax credit program manager

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Job Requisition ID: 52112

Closing Date: 12/30/2025

Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR

Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 - $10,200 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Lake

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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Position Overview

The REV Program Manager will work to bring to life the Reimagining Electric Vehicle in Illinois Act which looks to make Illinois central in the production of electric vehicles in the US. The REV Program Manager will primarily be responsible for developing tax incentive values for prospective REV eligible companies, review REV applications for completion and accuracy and generally promote REV and Illinois as a great location to do business. The ideal candidate is excited about the opportunity to create high-paying jobs in a clean energy sector like electric vehicles and battery manufacturing. We welcome those who are interested in this exciting opportunity to apply today

Essential Functions

• Organizes, controls and evaluates business development incentives related to the Reimaging Energy and Vehicles (REV) in Illinois Act and program.
• Plans, manages and controls the Business Development Reimaging Energy and Vehicles in Illinois Act objectives.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on the Reimaging Energy and Vehicles in Illinois Act regarding rules, application and operationalization.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Represents the agency before various private and public groups on a state and local level concerning the mission, goals and program objectives of the business development programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required 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, with courses in business administration, public administration or political science.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Requires three (3) years' experience managing economic development programs, including grants, loans, tax incentives or technical assistance (State and Local).
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in economics, marketing, and/or business administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer two (2) or more years of experience in policy or document writing and review.
• Prefer at least one (1) year experience managing government programs including tax incentives and grant programs.
• Prefer at least three (3) years' experience developing program goals and measurable objectives.
• Prefer at least two (2) years' experience working with business communities to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Prefer at least three (3) years' experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prefer at least two (2) years' experience collecting and analyzing data, developing recommendations, and presenting recommendations to the executive staff.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history form.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00PM

Headquarter Location: 1200 University Dr, Grayslake, Illinois, 60030

Work County: Lake

Agency Contact: (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST:

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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Nearest Major Market: Chicago