Job Description

Job Requisition ID: CS 47284 

BPIS : 09256

Start Date : 05/19/25
Closing Date: 06/03/2025
​Agency:  Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $10500-$12500/based on experience
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code: Federally Funded, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from Collective Bargaining Coverage

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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 Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Child Support Services (CSS) is seeking to hire a highly qualified and motivated professional to join our Technical Services/ Business and Program Support team in the role of Senior Public Service Administrator. Subject to management approval, plans, directs, and evaluates the operations and activities of the Technical Services/ Business and Program Support section for the Division of Child Support Services (CSS). Plans, directs, and evaluates interstate data exchange activities. Directs special projects for the division. Serves as an IV-D program consultant on technical issues. Attends conferences and inter-agency meetings. Serves as a full line supervisor.

The ideal candidate will have excellent mathematical, communication, organizational, and analytical skills to be successful in performing the operations of the Technical Services/ Business and Program Support team.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.  HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as the Technical Services Manager by planning, directing, and evaluating the operations and activities of the Technical Services and Program and Business Services section for Child Support Services (CSS)
• Serves as a full line supervisor
• Plans, directs, and evaluates interstate data exchange activities:
• Develops and directs special projects for the division
• Serves as IV-D program consultant on technical issues and facilities
• Attends conferences and inter-agency meetings to discuss and assess adequacy of technical and building resources available
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the 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 prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff and approving time
• Three (3) years of professional experience developing strategic Quality Control programs and implementing plans to support the organization
• Three (3) years of professional experience planning, evaluating, and directing organizational operations
• Three (3) years of professional experience developing and implementing a process improvement project related to a child support program
• Two (2) years of experience developing and maintaining working relationships with other state, local, and public agencies, and the legal community

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a national background check prior to employment due to accessing confidential federal tax information
• Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• 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
• 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 conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

  Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m. 
Work Location: 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634 
Email:  HFS.DCSSApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

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:

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