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CEJA Division Manager- Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt. 1) Full Time
CEJA Division Manager (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt. 1)
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
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Date: Aug 21, 2023
Location:
Springfield, IL, US, 62701
Job Requisition ID: 30204
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Closing Date/Time: 09/05/2023
Salary: $4,295.00 to $10,000.00 Monthly Anticipated Starting Salary
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: Term Appointment Gubernatorial (Management Bill) 000
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Posting Identification # 30204
Position Overview
The Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity is looking to hire a Division Manager in the Office of Employment and Training (OET) to oversee the administration of the workforce programs authorized by the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). The CEJA Division Manager oversees a team a regional administrators, program and grant managers. The CEJA Division Manager works with a team to formulate, plan and administer major components of the CEJA, other relevant programs and subsequent iterations; administers statutes of CEJA, supervises staff and community-based organizations; analyzes status of the programs, coordinates with other division and agency staff with projects that cross multiple divisions. The ideal candidate will also able be able to work with the OET management team to identify and operationalize best practices in serving populations experiencing barriers to employment using public and private funding at the federal state and local levels. We welcome interested applicants who can be a part of a leadership team that strives to build a strong workforce in Illinois to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Division in the Office of Employment and Training.
- Manage the oversight of the grant administration of the community-based organizations operating the programming for the CEJA Programs.
3.Supervises staff.
- Direct and administer program procedures, budget and evaluation.
- Work with OET Assistant Deputy Director and other subject matter experts to recommend, develop and implement policy changes that improve CEJA program services to job seekers, employers, and local workforce systems.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
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Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer four years of professional experience in the design and management of a workforce or human services grant program.
- Prefer three or more years of experience working with the clean energy industry including an awareness of industry trends and activities working with employer or sectoral partnerships.
- Prefer three or more years of experience in working with underserved and environmental justice communities.
- Prefer three or more years of experience overseeing the administration of workforce and/or human service programs.
- Prefer cultural and language competency of the respective communities in service area.
- Prefer three or more years of experience in working with employers to support the regional workforce and economic development priorities.
- Prefer three or more years of experience developing program policies, procedures to support grant programs related to workforce or human services.
- Prefer three or more years of experience with community-based organizations and labor organizations.
- Prefer three or more years of experience developing and delivering public presentations in a variety of settings.
- Prefer three or more years of experience utilizing software such as Microsoft Office Suite and web-based information management tools.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
2. Requires the ability to travel with some overnight stays. - Requires the ability to pass a background check.
- Requires the ability to work at various times outside of normal office hours to meet deadlines.
Agency Overview
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: 8:30 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. M-F
Work Location: Department of Employment and Training 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634
Agency Contact: [email protected] (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY – INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)
Job Family: Leadership & Management
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a
probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s discretion.
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