Grants Manager (EXECUTIVE II)

Agency : Department of Human ServicesOpening Date: June 11, 2024Closing Date/Time: 06/25/2024Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/24) $6,339-$9,178/month ($76,068-$110,136/year)Job Type: SalariedCounty: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Plan/BU: RC062This 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.While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.Posting Identification Number 37967Position OverviewThe Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Grants Manager to organize, plan, execute and evaluate the daily grant operations activities and workflow of the Bureau of Violence Prevention Services. This position serves as primary technical assistant for grants and contracts for the Bureau; implements policy and ensures Bureau compliance with the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA 30 ILCS 708) and related administrative grant-making rules; assists with budgetary and fiscal impact studies of specific programs administered by the Bureau.Job Responsibilities• Serves as the Grants Manager.• At the direction of the Bureau Chief, develops, writes, reviews, submits and monitors procurement and fiscal related documents including Procurement Business Case (PBC)s, Contract Adjustment and Approval Forms (CAAF)s, contracts, grants and other Governmental Accounting Transparency Act (GATA)/procurement related items to issue contracts, amendments, etc., administered by the Bureau for its programs.• Implements policy and ensures Bureau compliance with GATA 30 ILCS 708 and related administrative grant rules including but not limited to grant making procedures, grant financial, programmatic, performance, budget analysis, etc.• Assists Bureau staff in monitoring budgetary operations as it relates to performance management of its programs.• Prepares monthly data and financial reports to comply with federal and state reporting requirements.• Serves as Bureau's liaison with department audit and compliance monitoring staff for Bureau 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, preferably with courses in business or public administration.• Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Of the two (2) years responsible administrative experience, requires two (2) years’ experience developing competitive and/or non-competitive grants and/or contracts under the State Procurement Code and/or under the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA 30 ILCS 708) and related administrative grant rules including grant making procedures.Preferred Qualifications• Two (2) years of professional experience developing competitive and/or non-competitive grants and/or contracts under the State Procurement Code and/or under the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA 30 ILCS 708) and related administrative grant rules including grant making procedures.• Two (2) years of professional experience working with the principles of governmental accounting, program budgeting, personnel, statistics, and procurement, including an understanding of 2CFR200 and the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA 30 ILCS 708) and related administrative grant rules including grant making procedures.• Two (2) years of professional experience working with the principles and practices of public and business administration.• Two (2) years of professional experience analyzing administrative problems and adopting an effective course of action.• Two (2) years of professional experience developing, installing and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards.• Two (2) years of professional experience developing and managing a supportive agency function program.Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pmWork Location: 823 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701Division of Family and Community Services (20119)Office of Community and Positive Youth DevelopmentBureau of Violence Prevention Services (37526)Sangamon CountyAgency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.govPosting Group: Leadership & Management; Social ServicesAbout the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and KindnessThis position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:• A Pension Program• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)Page 11 of 18• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspxAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSUse 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 AidNon-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website. State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.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.)The main form of communication will be through email. Pleasecheck 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