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Job Title: WEATHERIZATION DIVISION MANAGER
Job Requisition ID: 43830
Closing Date/Time: 03/05/2025
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: $8,825 - $10,825 per month.
Job Type:  Salaried                                                                                                                                    Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

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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 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 use 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 a lasting future with the state of Illinois.

Position Overview
The Weatherization Program Manager with the Office of Community Assistance is the leader of the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program. The Program Manager stands at the helm of the IHWAP program and drives it toward success. Maintaining a presence on the national level, the Manager will ensure the State of Illinois Weatherization on Program maintains compliance with allWeatherizati on Program statutes, rules, and memorandum. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader in the Weatherization program and have the tactical skills to realize the program's needs to keep Illinois in contention to be one of the top in the nation onWeatherizati on Programs. We welcome interested applicants who can help lead and manage operations in this exciting, innovative, fast-paced environment. We welcome all to apply.

Essential Functions

  • Directs, plans, and administers all operational and programmatic activities of the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program.
  • Serves as full-line supervisor.
  • Reviews and coordinates the administration of new programs, sources of funds, and alternative methods of program delivery related to weatherization services and low-income energy efficiency programs.
  • Serves as the primary liaison to federal and state departments, addressing program issues and drafting recommendations to resolve challenges.
  • Contribute to and engage in the National Weatherization Services Working Group.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the abovementioned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completing four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in social services, public administration, energy conservation, or a related field.
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in building and home weatherization programs, energy efficiency, or construction fields of work.
  • Requires completion of the Illinois Home Weatherization Certification Program.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in managing and developing the Weatherization Assistance Program administered by the US Department of Energy.
  • Prefers five (5) years of administrative experience with establishing, overseeing, and monitoring federal and state grant funds.
  • Prefers five (5) years of experience overseeing the management of training facilities offering training services and certifications to the Weatherization field.
  • Prefers five (5) years of conducting training in weatherization grant management and providing technical assistance to grantees.
  • Prefers three (3) or more years of experience working with the clean energy industry including an awareness of industrytrends and activities working with employer or sectoral partnerships.
  • Prefers four (4) years of professional experience designing and managing workforce initiatives to ensure services are provided for a human services grant program.
  • Prefers five (5) years of professional experience developing and making public presentations locally and nationally.
  • Prefers two (2) years of experience assisting with designing and implementing energy audit software.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
    Requires the ability to travel during duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or otherindustry related topics relevant to the job duties.
  • Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

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: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Work Location: 1 W Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)                                                                                                                                                  Posting Group: Leadership & Management

Revolving Door:
Specific 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 notify the Office of the Executive before accepting any such non-State employment offer.
Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

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