Chief Accountability Officer

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Chief Accountability Officer (CAO) responsible for Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) implementation and compliance. 
• Works in conjunction with the Chief Fiscal Officer on a variety of fiscal duties related to the agency’s grant programs.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• During disasters, because of vacancies, or as directed by the CFO, may serve in various fiscal roles as a multi-skilled backup to assist in various fiscal work throughout the section.
• Performs other fiscal duties as required or assigned which are reasonable 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 significant coursework in public administration, finance, or fiscal operations.
• Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public administration, fiscal operations, external auditing, budgetary planning and control, or public accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three (3) years or more of professional experience in grant management.
• Prefers two (2) years or more of professional experience with governmental policies and procedures.
• Prefers two (2) years or more of utilizing public and business administration principles and practices.
• Prefers two (2) years or more of experience using an electronic grant management system.
• Prefers one (1) year or more of experience in the development and management of office operations.
• Prefers demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships, specifically with state government officials, but also with agency staff and the general public.

Conditions of Employment

• Overtime is a condition of employment, and employee 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.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry-related topics relevant to job duties.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Requires demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel & Internet applications.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing and involves sitting for long periods of time.

Conditions of Employment continued

• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• 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 15-09) 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 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board is the state agency mandated to promote and maintain a high level of professional standards for law enforcement and correctional officers. Its purpose is to promote and protect citizen health, safety, and welfare by encouraging municipalities, counties, and other governmental agencies in their efforts to upgrade and maintain a high level of training and standards for law enforcement personnel. The Board is responsible for developing and providing quality training and education, setting professional standards, and aiding in the establishment of adequate training facilities. By constantly adapting to changes in technology, the ever‐changing face of crime in the United States, and society's demands on those entrusted with the responsibility of enforcing its laws, the Board plays a crucial role in the professionalization of policing in Illinois. The Board is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. The Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board is a drug‐free workplace.