EXECUTIVE I - GRANTS PROCESSING

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive health insurance

Pension Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Deferred compensation

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Illinois Department of Agriculture seeks an Executive 1 Grants Technician to join the accounting team. The role supports grants management, budgeting, and reporting, coordinating with internal and external partners, and preparing materials for legislative submissions.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of grant administration experience, plus skills in accounting and public speaking, with a commitment to government transparency and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Requires one year of experience in grant administration, fiscal and performance/program reporting, and monitoring compliance with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA).
• Requires one year of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.
• Requires one year developing and making public presentations, conducting training, and providing technical assistance to program or grant participants in both oral and written forms of communication.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Grants Manager, organizes, plans, controls, evaluates and executes assigned grants in the Department's Grants Management System.
• Works with the Grants Manager and Bureaus in developing program plans and goals pertaining to the administration of the Grants Management System.
• Under the supervision of the Grants Manager, this position will serve as a backup for individual bureau grant staff.
• Works with the Grants Manager in coordinating with internal and external partners on various types of requests and reports.
• Assists the Grants Manager and the Deputy Chief Fiscal Office-Budget in planning and developing the Illinois State Legislative (ISL) proposal and related forms for submission to the Illinois General Assembly.

Skills

Grant administration

Public speaking

Budgeting

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals 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 of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program 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.

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In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID:54617
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 09/22/2026
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title:EXECUTIVE I - 13851
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6135 a month; Full Range $6135 - $8790 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
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.

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 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.

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the Grants Manager, organizes, plans, controls, evaluates and executes assigned grants in the Department's Grants Management System.
• Works with the Grants Manager and Bureaus in developing program plans and goals pertaining to the administration of the Grants Management System.
• Under the supervision of the Grants Manager, this position will serve as a backup for individual bureau grant staff.
• Works with the Grants Manager in coordinating with internal and external partners on various types of requests and reports.
• Assists the Grants Manager and the Deputy Chief Fiscal Office-Budget in planning and developing the Illinois State Legislative (ISL) proposal and related forms for submission to the Illinois General Assembly.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated
  above.

Specialized Skills

• Requires one year of experience in grant administration, fiscal and performance/program reporting, and monitoring compliance with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA).
• Requires one year of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.
• Requires one year developing and making public presentations, conducting training, and providing technical assistance to program or grant participants in both oral and written forms of communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college, with courses in business or public administration and accounting.
• Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one (1) year of experience in grant administration or grant monitoring of federal, state and/or local grants.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience with fiscal and performance/program reporting including skill in reviewing reports for quality control and compliance with state and/or federal statutes.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.
• Prefers working knowledge of the principles of governmental accounting, program budgeting, personnel, statistics, and procurement.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience in developing and managing agency grant programs.
• Prefers one (1) year developing and making public presentations, conducting training, and providing technical assistance to program or grant participants in both oral and written forms of communication.
• Prefers intermediate knowledge of computer program applications with utilization of spreadsheet software, document creation, email and cloud-based platforms, grant reporting tracking, reporting systems, and compliance metrics.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience in developing, implementing and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures and performance standards.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience in developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with both internal and external parties.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license. Overnight travel may be required (employee must pay for lodging and personal expenses while on travel status until reimbursed).
• 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.

This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.

• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• 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.
• 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.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

We are seeking to hire an Executive 1 Grants Technician to be a part of our accounting team. The ideal candidate will be courteous and strive to treat others with dignity and equality. The individual must be highly organized and be able to complete a variety of technical duties.We welcome interested applicants to apply for this position to work inside this friendly environment.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.

AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

AGR offers a robust benefit package including;

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Public ServiceLoan Forgiveness
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
• Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Revolving Door:
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.