WORKFORCE TRAINING PROVIDER SPECIALIST

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Job Requisition ID: 59595 
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: MANPOWER PLANNER III - 25593 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,820 monthly; Full Range $6,820 - $9,875 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 1 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

 

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.

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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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) seeks a collaborative professional as a Workforce Training Provider Specialist (Manpower Planner III) in the Office of Employment and Training. This role involves researching workforce trends, evaluating training providers, managing the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), and developing recommendations to enhance Illinois' workforce training system and access to quality jobs. Under the Planning Manager, the successful candidate will be the Office's expert on workforce training systems supporting WIOA, ETPL, Workforce Pell, CEJA, JTED, and other workforce programs. They will work with partners, schools, employers, labor, and agencies to improve provider quality, align training with employer needs and career paths, support Quality Jobs principles, and ensure providers meet federal and state standards. An ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, research, planning, and communication skills; experience interpreting workforce development policies and evaluating workforce programs; and the ability to develop practical recommendations that strengthen workforce training quality and improve customer outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to support continuous improvement of Illinois' workforce training provider system and help ensure workforce training investments prepare individuals for meaningful careers while meeting employers' workforce needs throughout the State.