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PREPAREDNESS GRANT ANALYST

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Date:  Feb 20, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703-4528

Job Requisition ID:  44872

​Agency: Emergency Management Agency
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851 

Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Opening Date/Time: 02/20/2025

Closing Date/Time: 03/06/2025
Salary: $5,703- $8,170/month, anticipated starting salary is $5,703/month; CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

 

Position Marketing Statement: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMAOHS) is seeking a Preparedness Grant Analyst. This position organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates homeland security and preparedness grant programs for the agency. This position also oversees grant budgets, submits required grant reports, analyzes program requirements, recommends policy changes, and gives grant presentations. The ideal candidate would have working knowledge regarding the grant administration of federal pass-through funds, grant budgeting and federal grant reporting requirements. 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 Preparedness Grant Analyst position with IEMAOHS.

 

About the Agency Statement:  Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMAOHS) is a team of emergency management professionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective and resources to help residents prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from threats, hazards, disasters or emergencies. IEMAOHS is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, life and safety of all Illinoisans.

 

 

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  44872 

 

 

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 a Preparedness Grant Analyst for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors grant program budgets in accordance with federal, state and agency requirements.
  • Prepares and submits required grant documentation and reporting and consults with federal cognizant agencies on grant programs as required by federal grant requirements.
  • Analyzes applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and grant policies and recommends modifications of agency policies and procedures to agency management based on new requirements
    and best practices.
  • Gives presentations on grant program requirements and administration.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the 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.

Specialized Skills

  • Requires One (1) year of working knowledge regarding the grant administration of federal pass-through funds, grant budgeting and federal grant reporting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) year of working knowledge regarding the grant administration of federal pass-through funds, grant budgeting and federal grant reporting requirements.
  • One (1) year professional experience administering Federal Grants.
  • One (1) year of professional experience working with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant requirements.
  • One (1) year professional experience writing Investment Justifications (IJ).
  • One (1) year of professional experience working with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA).
  • One (1) year of professional experience reviewing financial reporting documents.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience with Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, OneDrive, Outlook).

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to use agency supplied equipment (laptop, mobile phone, etc.).
  • A criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a - 4:30p

Work Location: 2200 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62703-4528

Agency Contact: EMA.JOBS@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

This position [DOES] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

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:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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