INDUSTRIAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE I - 2105100

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Date: Feb 11, 2021

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60601-3218

Job Requisition ID: 785

Agency:  Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Closing Date/Time:  03/01/2021
Salary:  $4,361.00 - $6,444.00 Average Monthly Starting Salary
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time
County:  Cook
Number of Vacancies:  1
Plan/BU:  RC062

Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this posting:

We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.

*****DO NOT APPLY ONLINE*****

Follow the application instructions below to apply to this position.

Job Responsibilities

Under direction of the Manager of the Small Business Management Unit, monitors and supports the activities of the Small Business Development Center Network grantees. Prepares reports and statements for the Statewide Small Business Development Center Network.

(20%) 1. Reviews Small Business Development Center Network grant agreements upon submission to DCEO for approval, including budget goals and objectives for Small Business Development Centers and other information and recommends corrective actions.

(20%) 2. Reviews Small Business Development Center Network monthly reports, with related fiscal information, year end financial "close-out" packages and recommends corrective action.

(20%) 3. Identifies specific problems and recommends solutions regarding Network Center grant agreements and related information; including all necessary correspondence with grantees, field staff and other essential parties.

(20%) 4. Utilizes Small Business Development Center Network computerized tracking system for the on-going monitoring of center information; acts as liaison to other divisions regarding SBDCN issues; including resolutions of past and present grantee problems.

(Job Responsibilities continued)

(10%) 5. Assists in performing semi-annual program site reviews and monitoring of Small Business Development Center Network centers. Travels to perform site reviews.

(5%) 6. Recommends to DCEO/SBDCN management, ways of improving efficiency and productivity of Center processes; prepares reports and position papers as requested by DCEO Small Business Development Center Network staff.

(5%) 7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization preferably with experience working with businesses and grant applications and processes.
Requires a valid driver's license to meet travel requirements on a statewide basis to conduct meetings and field visits.

Education Degree

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in business, administration or related field.

Work Hours:  8:30 - 5 Mon - Fri
Work Location: 100 W Randolph St Chicago, IL 60601-3218
Agency Contact:  Mary.A.Winkelman@illinois.gov
Job Function:  Fiscal/Finance/Business

CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR. PLEASE USE THE REQUISITION ID FOR THE BID # ON THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FORM.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.

Current State Employees:

Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to CEO.HR@illinois.gov.
- Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to CEO.HR@illinois.gov.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Seeking a Reduction - Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to CEO.HR@illinois.gov.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Former State Employees:

Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to CEO.HR@illinois.gov.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Non-State Employees:

Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to CEO.HR@illinois.gov.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

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