Assistant Deputy Director of the Office of Energy & Business Utility

Job Requisition ID: 48970
Closing Date: 08/20/2025
​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 $9,833 - $10,667 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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Position Overview

The Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity is looking to hire an Assistant Deputy Director of the Office of Energy and Business Utility (OEBU) to plan, develop, implement, and control CEJA and other energy related programs for the OEBU.  The Assistant Deputy Director works with the OEBU management team to formulate, plan and administer the major components of the programs funded by the federal Workforce Climate Equitable Jobs Act and other state and federal clean energy programs.  This position leads a team of OEBU program managers, grant managers, colleagues across several offices responsible for overseeing the implementation of clean energy programs.  The Assistant Deputy Director represents the OEBU Deputy Director and DCEO in the coordination of projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will also able be able to work with the OEBU management team and DCEO CEJA implementation team to identify and operationalize best practices in serving populations experiencing barriers to employment, contracting opportunities, wealth generation, and the like using public and private funding at the federal, state, and local levels. We welcome interested applicants who can organize and lead a team that strives to create positive environmental, economic, and social impact in Illinois to apply. 

Essential Functions

• Plans, develops, implements and controls strategic long-term planning for the Office of Energy & Business Utility.
• Develops and formulates policy to administer the Workforce Development and Trade Divisions and Case Management, WIOA and Processing and Grant Processing.
• Plans and coordinates new OEBU, CEJA, programs consistent with the Agency’s mission.
• Conducts financial forecasts for impending program allocations to determine feasibility of funding new program development, develops long-term budget proposals of the OEBU.
• Performs special project assignments for the Deputy Director.
• Plans and directs the OEBU’s state and federal programs in accordance with the Climate Equitable Jobs Act, federal department regulations, other legislation related to the clean energy goals and objectives.
• Supervises staff.
• Develops a key presence with federal government entities as it relates to the Climate, Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation, and other Clean Energy Transition program interests and funding.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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