Illinoiscomptroller
Assistant Deputy Director, Rural and Regional Economic Development
Illinoiscomptroller, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is seeking a dynamic Assistant Deputy Director for Rural and Regional Economic Development to help drive growth and opportunity across rural communities in Illinois. This role will lead strategic initiatives to support business attraction, retention and expansion, workforce development, and infrastructure investment in small towns and agricultural regions. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, policy insight, and a passion for advancing equitable economic opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of Illinois’ rural economy! Essential Functions
Plans, develops, implements and controls strategic long-term planning for the assigned regions within the Office of Regional Economic Development. Develops, implements, administers, and enforces related operating procedures and programs for the rural economic development service and coordination between internal agency programs and multi-state agency programs on both a statewide and regional level. Develops liaisons and partnerships between public, private and non-for-profit sectors, at the Federal, State and local levels, providing staff support and assistance to communities and businesses located in rural communities. Serves as full-line supervisor. Conducts financial forecasting for impending program allocations to determine feasibility of funding new program economic development projects. Performs special project assignments for the Deputy Director. 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 years of college with courses in business, marketing and economic development. Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the management of public administration programs in economic development with a particular focus on economic development in rural Illinois. Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 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. 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. 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:
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Work Location:
1011 S Second Street, Springfield, IL. Agency Contact:
CEO.HR@illinois.gov Posting Group:
Leadership & Management Additional Notes
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request accommodations, contact the Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or (217) 524-7514. Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status, nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials. 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 take advantage of 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 lasting future with the State of Illinois. Revolving Door
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. If offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year 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. Important
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk/spam folders for communications regarding any submitted applications.
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The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is seeking a dynamic Assistant Deputy Director for Rural and Regional Economic Development to help drive growth and opportunity across rural communities in Illinois. This role will lead strategic initiatives to support business attraction, retention and expansion, workforce development, and infrastructure investment in small towns and agricultural regions. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, policy insight, and a passion for advancing equitable economic opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of Illinois’ rural economy! Essential Functions
Plans, develops, implements and controls strategic long-term planning for the assigned regions within the Office of Regional Economic Development. Develops, implements, administers, and enforces related operating procedures and programs for the rural economic development service and coordination between internal agency programs and multi-state agency programs on both a statewide and regional level. Develops liaisons and partnerships between public, private and non-for-profit sectors, at the Federal, State and local levels, providing staff support and assistance to communities and businesses located in rural communities. Serves as full-line supervisor. Conducts financial forecasting for impending program allocations to determine feasibility of funding new program economic development projects. Performs special project assignments for the Deputy Director. 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 years of college with courses in business, marketing and economic development. Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the management of public administration programs in economic development with a particular focus on economic development in rural Illinois. Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 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. 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. 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:
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Work Location:
1011 S Second Street, Springfield, IL. Agency Contact:
CEO.HR@illinois.gov Posting Group:
Leadership & Management Additional Notes
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request accommodations, contact the Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or (217) 524-7514. Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status, nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials. 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 take advantage of 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 lasting future with the State of Illinois. Revolving Door
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. If offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year 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. Important
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk/spam folders for communications regarding any submitted applications.
#J-18808-Ljbffr