Job Description

Job Requisition ID:  46122 
 Closing Date/Time:  05/16/2025
Agency:  Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title:  EXECUTIVE I - 13851 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None 
Salary:  $5,703 - $8,170/monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $5,703/monthly
Job Type:  Salaried
Category:  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 46122  

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Grants Manager for the Grants division; organizes, plans, and executes the administrative procedures for the award and management of state and federal grants and contracts for the Grants division, utilizing Departmental procedures.
• Performs analysis of grantee's initial and quarterly performance and financial expenditure reports for the use of the grant to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and fiscal accountability in the use of state funds.
• Evaluates, organizes, and executes the implementation of the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) administrative rules and ensures compliance with the Act.
• Coordinates the Vets Cash committee quarterly reviews, including but not limited to scheduling, notification, preparation of reports for presentation by the Grants Administrator and records minutes.
• Travels to various state-wide locations to perform site visits on grant closeouts to ensure compliance of the grantee's award.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned that 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 coursework in business or public administration.
• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in grant experience, including technical accounting experience.
• Two (2) years’ professional experience working with Grant Accountability Transparency and Act (GATA), Excel, Word, Outlook, or other comparable software.
• One (1) year experience in executing federal grants or cooperative agreements including workplan and budget development and regular contact with grantees.
• One (1) year experience in grant performance monitoring, tracking cost match, and working in federal reporting databases.
• One (1) or more years of professional experience applying established grant auditing procedures.
• One (1) or more years of experience in AmpliFund or other comparable software.
• One (1) year exercising the principles and practices of public and business administration.

Specialized Skills

Of the years of required experience, requires one (1) year of experience in executing federal grants or cooperative agreements including workplan and budget development and regular contact with grantees; experience in grant performance monitoring, tracking cost match, and working in federal reporting databases; and experience in applying established grant auditing procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (mobile, laptop, etc.).
• 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 requires 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.

Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 05:00 p.m. M-F
Work Location: 833 S Spring St Springfield, IL 62704-2617
Agency Contact:  [email protected]

Posting Group:  Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

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:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

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