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EXECUTIVE II

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students.  To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Jul 15, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62704-4462

Job Requisition ID:  46577

Job Requisition ID: 46577 
Opening Date:  07/15/2025

Closing Date: 07/28/2025
Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,589 monthly; Full Range $6,589 - $9,541 monthly; CBA Language applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062

 

Agency Statement:  Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.

 

Position Statement:  This Executive II position serves as one of the agency’s primary procurement positions when the SEOC is activated. This position is tasked with performing a variety of procurements from small to large and will serve an essential function for procurements during a State Declared Disaster as a procurement liaison. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to function under pressure in a variety of disasters and exercises for natural and man-made disasters, including floods, tornadoes, and pandemics. The incumbent will be required to use their procurement knowledge to quickly locate vendors in a variety of areas, solicit those contracts, and ensure all procurements and contracts are in compliance with State and Federal FEMA standards. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven workforce, we invite you to apply for the Executive II position with IEMA-OHS!

 

 

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.

 

Resume Preferred but not Required

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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

  • Under general supervision, serves as a Procurement Specialist for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security.
  • Reviews procurements and contracts to assure compliance with applicable State and Federal laws/regulations, Administrative Rules (JCAR), CPO Directives and Notices, as well as Agency policies and guidelines in the development of specifications, evaluation of criteria, issue of formal solicitations, awards, contracting and documentation/reporting.
  • Serves as a procurement liaison for the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) during disaster response and recovery operations and conducts Disaster Procurements as directed.
  • Audits and verifies contractual obligations for completeness and accuracy.
  • Develops and maintains critical liaison relationships and communications with Agency staff, APO and staff, Chief Procurement Officer, Central Management Services and Procurement Authority.
  • Coordinates inquiries from Agency staff, Agency Procurement Officer (APO), and private vendors.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Specialized Skills

  • Requires two (2) years of governmental procurement experience for a state or federal agency.
  • Requires one (1) year of experience with procurement application and processing of small business set-aside procurements, as well as goals with Veteran Owned and/or Disadvantaged vendors and the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
  • Requires two (2) years of professional experience developing and managing competitive solicitations from inception through written contract including amendments and/or addendums during the term of the agreement in accordance with laws and policy, creating evaluation tools, and negotiating contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
  • Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of professional experience developing and managing competitive solicitations from inception through written contract including amendments and/or addendums during the term of the agreement in accordance with laws and policy, creating evaluation tools, and negotiating contracts.
  • Two (2) years of governmental procurement experience for a state or federal agency.
  • Two (2) years of experience working with purchasing systems, statutes, rules, procurement systems, policies, and procedures relating to procurement.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience working in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
  • One (1) year of experience in governmental accounting.
  • One (1) year of experience with procurement application and processing of small business set-aside procurements, as well as goals with Veteran Owned and/or Disadvantaged vendors and the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
  • Current certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and/or a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or the approval from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council to be Exam Qualified to be eligible to take the exam, or actively working towards eligibility.

Conditions of Employment

  • 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.
  • Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
  • 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.
  • Requires the ability to work in a 24/7/365 on-call status as required.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

 

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday ... 8:00a - 4:30p
Work Location:  1035 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-4462
Agency Contact:  EMA.Jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group:  Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

 

This position contains “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

Revolving Door:

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.

 

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.

 

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