BROADBAND PERMITTING AND POLICY COORDINATOR

Job Requisition ID: 57539 
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 08/25/2026
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title:  EXECUTIVE II - 13852 
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  
County: Cook
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.

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

Illinois is embarking on a historic opportunity to achieve universal broadband connectivity, a state where every Illinoisan will have access to high quality, affordable internet, along with the skills and support needed to use the internet to meet their full potential. In 2025, the Illinois Office of Broadband will launch the $1 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, known as Connect Illinois Round 4, which aims to connect all households, businesses, and community anchor institutions to broadband. With a deployment of this size, clear and accessible permitting and land access policies are of paramount importance. To facilitate this, the Office of Broadband seeks a Broadband Permitting & Policy Coordinator (Executive II). The Coordinator will serve as a trusted liaison between government and broadband stakeholders, helping them navigate processes, policies, and regulations to successfully deploy broadband statewide. The Coordinator will also support project management, research, and communications efforts around policy impacting broadband deployment. The Office of Broadband seeks an organized, process-oriented communicator who can conduct research efficiently, build strong relationships, and creatively solve problems among a wide variety of stakeholders. We welcome all to apply.

Essential Functions

• Implements policy for the total administrative process of the broadband permitting program by establishing and maintaining relationships with government stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Serves as a liaison between and collaborator with broadband and government stakeholders.
• Creates and maintains documentation related to permitting and broadband access policies.
• Provides strategic support for project management, research initiatives, communication strategies, and policy development efforts related to broadband deployment and broadband access.
• Serves as an external-facing representative of the Illinois Office of Broadband, including public presentations, meetings, and problem-solving with key broadband stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration. 
• Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. 

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years of experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. 
• Requires two (2) years of experience serving in a government or government-facing role. 
• Requires one (1) year of experience in broadband deployment, permitting processes, or other related public sector area of focus. 
• Requires two (2) years of experience interacting with external stakeholders in a professional setting. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience serving in a government or government-facing role. 
• Prefers one (1) year of experience in broadband deployment, permitting processes, or other related public sector area of focus. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience interacting with external stakeholders in a professional setting. 
• Prefers two (2) years’ experience in policy research, written, and oral communication. 
• Prefers advanced-level experience in the utilization of spreadsheet software, document creation, email and cloud-based platforms, including producing extensive, complex formal documents, mastery of Macro commands, and analyzing and manipulating data in spreadsheets.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• 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 may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: View email address on us.fitly.work ( FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE )

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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