Northern Illinois Regional Workforce Manager
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 9174 - 9859
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:49125
Closing Date: 09/04/2025
Agency:Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9174 - $9859 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Excluded - Federally Funded
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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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity is looking to hire a Northern Illinois Workforce Regional Manager for the Office of Employment and Training to build strong partnerships with workforce education and economic development partners to meet the evolving workforce needs in Northern Illinois. This position manages a team of subject matter experts that provide rapid response and layoff aversion services to support workers and employers that are impacted by layoffs and business closures. The Northern Illinois Workforce Regional Manager also designs and implements workforce development strategies that align with the regional workforce education and economic development goals address workers skill gaps and provide career pathways for workers. We welcome interested applicants to apply who can be a part of a leadership team that strives to build a strong workforce.
Essential Functions
- Formulates plans and administers major components of the federal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act (TAA or Trade) and other state-funded programs for the Northern Illinois Region.
- Administers federal programs and services authorized by the WIOA including rapid response and layoff aversion and other required statewide workforce activities.
- Administers other grant programs including the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act National Dislocated Worker Grants and other statewide initiatives.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Provides complex analysis of program objectives.
- Directs annual budget development and justification for Workforce Development and Trade Assistance division services related to trade assistance rapid response and layoff aversion.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to (4) four years of college General / Public Administration Business or closely related work experience.
- Requires (4) four years of progressively responsible administrative work experience with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Trade Adjustment Assistance Act or other federal/state workforce programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers four (4) years of progressive experience developing program policies procedures and funding application documents to support workforce development grant programs.
- Prefers four (4) years of experience conducting quality control analysis of programs projects and initiatives to assess the requirements activities and outcomes.
- Prefers four (4) years of experience developing and delivering public presentations in a variety of settings.
- Prefers intermediate level experience in the utilization of spreadsheet software document creation. email and cloud-based platforms.
- Prefers two (2) years of administrative work experience with the administrative requirements of state and federal grants and the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act.
Conditions of Employment
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute may require ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires use of an agency-supplied mobile phone.
- 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 mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators investing in communities strengthening Illinois world-class workforce fostering innovation and ushering in the new clean energy economy DCEO works to fortify Illinois reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live work and do business.
Work Hours:Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Work Location:555 W Monroe St Chicago Illinois 60661
Agency Contact:(FOR INQUIRIES ONLY -INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
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:
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Time Management
- area management
- Financial Concepts
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Operations Management
- LIHTC
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Property Management
- Supervising Experience
