IDNR Conservation Grant Administrator

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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                                                      AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

                                                      CAREER OPPORTUNITY BID NOTICE

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is inviting applications for the following  positions:

                                                                                                                      Monthly

Position Title:   Conservation Grant Administrator 1   PPT 93.3%                      Salary Range:  $3896 - $5492 Pro-rated at 93,3%

Position Location : Office of Resource Conservation, Special Funds/Federal Aid & Fiscal Review – Springfield, IL, Sangamon County

WORK SCHEDULE - Days: Monday - Friday                              Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 1/2 hour lunch     

             

Description of Duties

Under direction, assists in the administration and procedural standardization of federal and state-supported grant projects and programs managed by the Office; participates in the preparation, review, tracking and reporting of grant applications, project amendments, memoranda of understanding, contract documents, expenditures and project accomplishment.

Desirable Education, Training and Experience  

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with courses in business management or public administration.  Requires one year professional experience in a grants administration field.  Requires knowledge of the functions of State government and the methods used to determine compliance with statutes, rules and regulations.  Requires a working knowledge of personal computers and a familiarity with database and spreadsheet design.

Where To Apply:

Paul Vehlow, Federal Aid Program Administrator, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271  217/785-5922

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Bargaining unit employees interested in bidding for this position should complete a Bid Form, attach it to an application, and submit it directly to the name and address listed above.  Bid Forms may be obtained at any Department of Natural Resources facility.

*NOTE:  In addition, employees who are interested in a promotion into this position must have a promotional grade.  If you do not already have a promotional grade for this title, complete a Promotional Examination Application(CMS100B) and sent it directly to the Examining Division, 500 William G. Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706.  In order to be considered for this vacancy, the CMS100B must be mailed to the Examining Division no later than the date listed below as the last day to apply.

The Department of Natural Resources does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, handicap, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical stature and/or any non-merit factor in admission, treatment or employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/785-0067.

LAST DAY TO APPLY:         6/3/11                     DATE POSTED:   5/20/11                    

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