Job Requisition ID: 56158 Opening Date: 05/14/2026Closing Date: 07/06/2026Agency: Environmental Protection AgencyClass Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6,136/Monthly, Full Range $6,136-$8,790 monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: CookNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit 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.

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

Position Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Executive 1, Electric Vehicle Program Grant Liaison. This position will provide grant management and contract administration, including planning, application management, and expenditure tracking for electric vehicle programs across Illinois. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant administration, budget tracking, and external collaboration. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join the mission to advance transportation decarbonization 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 Electric Vehicle Program Grant Liaison for the Electric Vehicle Office, 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 programs.
• Collaborates with the Electric Vehicle Coordinator in implementing assigned energy programs;
• Tracks assigned energy program activities:
• Represents the assigned energy programs in the Office of Energy at events and meetings with outside stakeholders, organizations, and other governmental entities:
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Specialized Skills

• Requires one year of experience in executing federal grants or cooperative agreements, including work plan and budget development and regular contact with grantees.
• Requires one year of experience in grant performance monitoring, tracking cost match, and working in federal reporting databases.
• Requires one year of experience in energy policy and programs, such as energy efficiency or renewable generation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in executing federal grants or cooperative agreements, including work plan and budget development, and regular contact with grantees.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in grant performance monitoring, tracking cost match, and working in federal reporting databases.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in energy or mobility policy and programs, such as electric vehicles or renewable generation.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience practicing the principles of governmental accounting, program budgeting, personnel, statistics, and procurement.
• Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access software.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires a current and valid driver's license.
• Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may, at times, be requested or required/ to work overtime.
• Requires the ability to use an Agency-issued cell phone.
• 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 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.

Work Hours: 8:30-5 Mon-Fri 1 hr lunch
Headquarter Location: 115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Kathy Taylor
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 217-785-1745
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources

This position [DOES] contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).