ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR ILLINOIS WORKS

Position Overview

The Office of Illinois Works is a new bureau within DCEO which was specifically created to bring about equity and inclusion to construction and the trades. Be part of a passionate team implementing and sustaining one of the most innovative workforce development models that includes new programs to create demand in construction and trades, the largest state funded network of construction pre-apprenticeship programs in the country, and incentives to hire and retain program graduates. All these programs work together to open doors of opportunity for women, minorities, and veterans. This is challenging but meaningful professional work that annually impacts the lives of thousands of people located throughout the State of Illinois.  We welcome interested and motivated individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Under the Direction of the Deputy Director, oversee the organizational and operational management of the Office of Illinois Works.
• Directs and oversees planning coordination and implementation of the Apprenticeship Initiative and Bid Credit Program.
• Serves as the Assistant Deputy Director of the office.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• 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 the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in business or public administration. 
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three (3) years professional experience in organizational and operational management of offices, departments, or programs, including oversight of workflows, processes, and resources to ensure efficiency and alignment with strategic goals and regulatory compliance. 
• Prefers five (5) years professional experience in staff supervision, workforce planning, and professional development, with responsibility for hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and career growth initiatives. 
• Prefers five (5) years professional experience in policy development, compliance, and program administration, with demonstrated ability to draft, review, and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines that ensure program integrity and regulatory adherence.
• Prefers five (5) years’ experience developing or implementing state and/or federal programming ideally in an economic or workforce development setting. 
• Prefers three (3) years professional experience in contract management and intergovernmental agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and monitoring agreements to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements. 
• Prefers three (3) years professional experience in program evaluation, performance metrics, and outcomes reporting, with demonstrated ability to design and monitor key performance indicators and prepare reports for leadership and stakeholders. 

Conditions of Employment

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