Agency: Department on Aging
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $8,500-10,500/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
About the Agency
The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department on Aging must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with a robust background in utilizing Microsoft Excel, including Power BI and SQL queries, as well as advanced functions and formulas, with a minimum of three years' experience. The ideal candidate will also have at least three years of experience conducting statistical analysis of program data, inputting and executing budgets, and developing, preparing and delivering programmatic reports to various stakeholders. Additionally, the candidate should have a minimum of two years' experience in ensuring programmatic compliance with federal and state regulations as well as supervising staff. If you possess these qualifications and are looking to contribute to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Essential Functions
- As a policymaking official, directs, plans, executes, evaluates, and controls the administration of Operational Analytics and demonstration and outreach programs. Conducts complex data analysis or research on existing or proposed Agency programs.
- Serves as the Agency's spokesperson on behalf of the Division Manager. Travels to attend meetings/conferences and represents the Division Manager on various task forces, advisory committees and advocacy groups.
- Directs the development of annual budget projections and monitors program expenditures for the Bureau of Operational Analytics.
- Supervises subordinates; assists in the development of the staff toward individual performance goals.
- Confers with Division Manager and other staff in the development, dissemination and analysis of program data, policies, procedures, rules and regulations, guidelines, standards, and technical assistance material.
- Directs and coordinates the preparation of, reports and program analysis for the evaluation of existing and proposed changes to Operational Analytics and demonstration and outreach programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned of required, which are within the scope of responsibilities enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers three years or more of experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel by conducting Power BI queries, SQL queries, and advanced functions and formulas.
- Prefers three years or more of experience providing statistical analysis of program data.
- Prefers three years or more of experience providing input into and executing a budget.
- Prefers three years or more of experience developing, preparing, and delivering programmatic reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prefers at least two years of experience ensuring programmatic compliance with federal and state rules, laws, and or regulations.
- Prefers at least two years or more experience supervising staff.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Requires minimal travel within the State of Illinois.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1813
Agency Contact: Nick Gilmore
Email:
Phone #: 217-900-0013
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Social Services
As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Option pre-tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
- 13-14 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits, please follow this link.
Revolving Door:
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.
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: