Job Description

​Agency:  Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None 
Closing Date/Time: 04/08/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,339 monthly. Full range $6,339 -$9,178 monthly
Job Type:
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
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 45382  

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position Overview

This Executive 2 position provides technical assistance and guidance within the Illinois Office of Broadband, its grant program applicants, and its grantees. The ideal candidate will show initiative and take on work efficiently and effectively, completing tasks in a timely manner. The Illinois Office of Broadband is building the capacity to administer $1.5 billion or more in state-driven broadband and digital equity grants. This dynamic environment provides a steady workload and is a key aspect of the grant process for Office of Broadband programs. We welcome interested applicants who can manage this important workflow inside this exciting environment to apply.

Essential Functions

• Implements program policy for the development of multiple grant projects. 
• Manages the implementation and oversight of grant project maintenance policies. 
• Assists in providing direct training to DCEO personnel and grantees.
• Confers with Program Managers, DCEO leadership and other agency management staff on program status and grant approvals on a routine basis.
• Completes requirements associated with carrying out complex Federal grant programs.
• Participates in Broadband Workshops and Conferences.
• 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 at least six (6) months of experience in grant management reviewing extensive application documents, including program narrative and budget analysis, and obtaining numerous approvals required for successful completion of the review. 
• Requires at least six (6) months of experience with executing and managing broadband grants.
• Requires at least six (6) months experience with monitoring fiber-based projects, knowledge of digital equity, and training in the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and Capital Projects Fund.
• Requires working knowledge of the Federal BEAD program, Capital Projects Fund, requirements for implementing and reporting on a broadband or digital equity program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers six (6) months of experience in grant management reviewing extensive application documents, including program narrative and budget analysis, and obtaining numerous approvals required for successful completion of the review.
• Prefers six (6) months of experience with executing and managing broadband grants.
• Prefers six (6) months experience with monitoring fiber-based projects, knowledge of digital equity, and training in the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and Capital Projects Fund.
• Prefers working knowledge of the Federal BEAD program, Capital Projects Fund, requirements for implementing and reporting on a broadband or digital equity program.
• Prefers at least six (6) months of experience reviewing extensive application documents, including program narrative and budget analysis, and obtaining numerous approvals required for successful completion of the review.
• Prefers six (6) months or more of professional experience with handling a large volume of projects simultaneously while meeting required timelines.
• Prefers six (6) months or more of professional experience with extracting pertinent information from extensive submitted documents in order to successfully process grant projects through review to establishment.
• Prefers six (6) months or more of professional experience with providing detailed technical assistance, including written and oral instruction of complicated requirements, in a clear manner.
• Prefers six (6) months or more of professional experience with public grant and program administration activities.
• Prefers intermediate level proficiency utilizing software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and especially grant reporting/tracking systems.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends. 

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 - 5:00 PM

Work Location: 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634

Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov ( FOR INQUIRIES 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

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