Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Under general direction serves as a Compliance & Monitoring Coordinator for assigned areas of the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) to ensure that agencies actively consider BEP certified businesses when issuing bids/proposals or when entering into contracts, and that prime contractors subcontract to BEP certified businesses. Audits progress of prime contractors in meeting contract requirements toward BEP goals; develops and prepares reports on the attainment of participation goals. Conducts prime contractor site visits to investigate and monitor subcontracting utilization requirements. Identifies and sets participation goals for prime contractors for assigned areas; attends pre-bid conferences statewide; interprets and explains bids/proposal processes and utilization plan policies and procedures. Reviews requests for proposals for compliance with BEP rules and regulations. Meets with participating state agencies and universities to assist them in the development and submittal of Compliance Plans that meet statutory requirements of contracting with BEP firms. Develops progress for management regarding spending and goal attainment for assigned agencies. Travels to attend conferences statewide.

Minimum Requirements

Requires the knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college in business or public administration. Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration. Requires the ability to develop and manage a small agency program function. Requires that ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action. Requires ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and revised methods, procedures and performance standards. Requires the ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, implementing and interpreting departmental policies and procedures. Requires the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships. Requires ability to perform research and compile statistical information, and to develop and maintain comprehensive reports. Requires ability to use PC applications such as word processing, spreadsheet and database applications in the development of reports, and in the monitoring and tracking of various aspects of the Program. Requires and appropriate, valid drivers license and the ability to travel statewide

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact

8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Central Management Services

Business Enterprise Program

160 North LaSalle

Chicago, IL

For Internal Bidders

Complete CMS100 application and bid form from your current agency. Bidders should also provide copy of current promotional grade (if applicable), or date promotional grade was applied for. Also include posting number on bid form and application. Bids must be received by close of business on last day of posting. Send bid package to:

A & R Shared Services Center

101 W. Jefferson Mail Code 3-110

Springfield, IL 62702 FAX: 217/782-9925

NOTE: this position is subject to provisions of the AFSCME bargaining unit contract (RC-062).

How to Apply

Click Here for Applicant Information and Grading Procedures

This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at [email protected] or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.

Benefits For State Employees

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Healthcare Benefits

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Retirement Benefits

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Workplace Benefits

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Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary, part-time and student worker positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits.