EXECUTIVE I (ENERGY GRANTS LIAISON)

Job Requisition ID: 46463 
Closing Date: 05/06/2025
​Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,703 monthly; Full Range $5,703 - $8,170 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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.

 

***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***

Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.

*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*

 

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Job Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Associate Director’s Office, Office of Energy is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Executive 1, Energy Grants Liaison. This position will provide grant management and contract administration, including planning, application development, and expenditure tracking for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy assurance programs. The ideal candidate will be experienced in grant performance monitoring, budget tracking, working in federal reporting databases, and intergovernmental collaboration. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join the mission to advance energy initiatives in Illinois.

The benefits of working at the IEPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as an Energy Program Grant Liaison for the Associate Director’s Office, Office of Energy, Illinois
  Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) for assigned Energy Programs:
• Serves as liaison with organizations and federal, state and local agencies that may be able to supply funds,
  training and technical assistance to facilitate assigned energy programs.
• Collaborates with the Office of Energy Manager and Associate Director in implementing assigned energy
  programs;
• Tracks assigned energy program activities: