EXECUTIVE I - MARKETING, PROMOTION AND GRANTS
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 10/22/2024
Salary: $5703 - $8170 (full salary range)
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 41977
The Bureau of Marketing, Promotions and Grants is seeking candidates for an Executive 1 - Resilient Food Systems and Infrastructure Grant Administrator. This position functions as the manager of the Resilient Food Systems and Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant. Reviews applications, coordinates judges, sends notice of awards, processes grant payments, collects and generates required reports, ensures grant criteria are met, and produces public communications pertaining to the RFSI grant. The position works closely with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to ensure Illinois agriculture organizations take advantage of available funding. We welcome interested applicants to apply.
Essential Functions
1. Manages and coordinates the Bureau’s catalog of grant opportunities, project timelines and deliverables.
2. Performs highly responsible functions in planning, developing and implementing Bureau policies, programs and procedures for the Bureau’s Grant Management System.
3. Conducts extensive research for program plans and goals pertaining to the administration of the Grants Management System.
4. Provides guidance, oversight and training to Bureau, applicants and grant recipients for the entire lifecycle of the grant.
5. As a project leader, conducts and coordinates a variety of specialized technical assistance and monitoring services in both program and fiscal aspects of grants.
6. Search for, research requirements for, and apply for available grants that allow an increase in market readiness, expansion or promotion of Illinois agriculture organizations or products.
7. Prepares complex reports, evaluations and correspondence for local, state and federal officials relating to the department's administration of the Bureau’s grant programs.
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of duties listed above.
Specialized Skills
1. Requires one year of experience in grant management within a public or business organization, including working knowledge of fiscal and administrative grant management protocols and grant management software systems.
2. Requires elementary knowledge of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grant Administration practices, or other agriculture marketing related grants.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
2. Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training programs.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prefers extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
2. Prefers working knowledge of the principles of governmental accounting, program budgeting, personnel, statistics and procurement.
3. Prefers experience with developing, implementing and managing a small agency program function.
4. Prefers experience with analyzing administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
5. Prefers experience with developing, installing and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures and performance standards.
6. Prefers experience with exercising judgment and discretion in developing, implementing and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
7. Prefers experience with estimating and budget for future needs and cost of personnel, space, equipment, supplies and services.
Conditions of employment
1. Requires ability to satisfactorily pass a background check.
2. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license.
3. Requires the ability to perform overnight travel.
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Arts, Design & Cultural
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people statewide, with several hundred more temporary employees hired during the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the state's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the state's horse racing program.
AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
AGR offers a robust benefit package including;
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
- Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually
If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield