Regional Workforce Specialist

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6 - 9541

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID:52543
Closing Date: 02/11/2026
Agency:Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title:MANPOWER PLANNER III - 25593
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:Spanish
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6589 monthly; Full Range $6.589 - $9541 monthly bilingual pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

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 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.

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

As a Manpower Planner III with DCEOs Office of Employment & Training youll lead risk-based monitoring deliver hands-on technical assistance and coordinate Rapid Response and layoff-aversion strategies that help Illinois workers and businesses thrive. Youll turn performance data into action build partnerships across LWIAs colleges and employers and champion equitable customer-centered service. If you value measurable results and collaborative problem-solving wed love to work with you.

Essential Functions

Performs employer-facing services for federal and state workforce programs including those allowable under rapid response and implements layoff aversion strategies that create seamless employment solutions for all customers.
Conducts programmatic compliance monitoring and coordinates with fiscal monitors for assigned workforce grants (e.g. WIOA formula Rapid Response/NDWG state-funded initiatives TAA)) using prescribed OET tools and risk-based schedules; travels statewide as assigned.
Using information systems reports and other related information ensures compliant data-driven delivery of workforce services by monitoring grantee performance providing targeted technical assistance and advancing layoff-aversion and talent-transfer strategies aligned to State sector priorities.
Collaborates with the appropriate OET subject matter experts to review grantee work plan(s) and any modifications or other funding requests using appropriate review tools and actively participates with staff and other organizations in the development of policy and special initiatives to build internal and external capacity for implementing workforce programs.
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 completion of four (4) years of college.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience in manpower development as could be gained at the Manpower Planner II level or in the administration of a wide variety of personnel programs.
Requires ability to speak Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers three (3) years of experience administering or supporting workforce development grants or programs (e.g. WIOA state-funded workforce/sector initiatives) including coordination across multiple partners.
Prefers three (3) years of experience in quality assurance compliance monitoring or performance improvement for grants or public programs including report writing and follow-up.
Prefers two (2) years of experience in applying federal or state policy such as the 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance Illinois GATA or other federal/state policy and the ability to interpret and apply policy to real-world scenarios.
Prefers two (2) years producing professional reports/briefs delivering presentations facilitating meetings trainings or employer/grantee sessions with documented agendas and follow-up activities.
Prefers two (2) years coordinating activities across employers LWIAs/boards colleges/CBOs (e.g. Rapid Response events hiring/talent-transfer IWT/OJT projects) showing schedules roles and outcomes.
Prefers two (2) years producing program/grant analyses utilizing interactive dashboards and spreadsheet software.
Prefers one (1) year managing concurrent projects/tasks from scoping to close-out with on-time deliverables; uses a task tracker (e.g. MS Planner Excel or equivalent) and status reporting cadence.

Conditions of Employment

Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate valid drivers license.

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: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St Chicago Illinois 60661
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY -INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Job Requisition ID:52543Closing Date: 02/11/2026Agency:Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityClass Title:MANPOWER PLANNER III - 25593Skill Option:NoneBilingual Option:SpanishSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6589 monthly; Full Range $6.589 - $9541 monthly bilingual payJob Type: Salaried...