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Job Requisition ID: 59881 Opening Date: 10/26/2026 Closing Date: 11/10/2026 Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $8,625 - $10,178 monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30a - 5:00p Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs Headquarter Location: 1011 S 2nd St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704 Work County: Sangamon Agency Contact: CEO.HR@Illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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 is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Hiring & Classifications Manager (Public Service Administrator) and lead the Hiring and Classifications team, overseeing strategic workforce planning, policy development, and operational effectiveness across the agency. This role provides a critical leadership opportunity to guide compliance, talent acquisition initiatives, classification processes, labor relations support, and organizational structure management. Candidates with strong analytical, supervisory, and policy‑development capabilities are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

Serves as the Hiring Team Manager.

Serves as the Classifications Team Manager.

Organizes, plans, attends and tracks Agency career fair attendance and community outreach related to recruiting.

Serves as full-line supervisor.

Serves as a member of the DCEO Labor Relations Advisory Team by making recommendations to DCEO’s Labor Relations Administrator and providing interpretation of union contracts, supplemental agreements and past practices, CMS Personnel Rules, Code, Pay Plan and DCEO rules and policies.

Manages administration of Personal Service Contracts (PSCs).

Perform other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in human resources, talent acquisition, management, or business.

Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in human resources in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience developing, reviewing, and/or revising position descriptions to ensure duties, responsibilities, and qualifications accurately reflect the work performed.

Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience interpreting and applying personnel rules, policies, procedures, and/or collective bargaining agreements to recruitment, hiring, and filling vacancies.

Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience analyzing organizational structures, position assignments, and reporting relationships to support staffing decisions and the effective allocation of personnel resources.

Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience providing technical guidance and recommendations to management regarding position classifications, staffing needs, or recruitment and hiring processes.

Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience using a human resources information system to maintain personnel data, track recruitment or staffing activities, and prepare reports or analyze workforce metrics.

Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience supervising staff, including assigning and reviewing work, providing training and guidance, and evaluating employee performance.

Prefers possession of a professional human resources certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.

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.

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 Statement of Economic Interest with the Office of 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.

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 acress 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.

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Statement of Economic Interest :

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.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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