Job Description

​Agency:  Department of Agriculture
Class Title:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option:  None 
Closing Date/Time: 01/31/2025
Salary: $7966 - $11759 (anticipated starting salary monthly)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  RC063

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.

Posting Identification Number 43573

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.

 

Essential Functions

• Assists Division Manager, Bureau Chiefs and administrative staff in developing and planning area issues relating to Homeland Security and emergency response with a focus on animal and poultry diseases.
• Assists in updating and maintaining Department animal and poultry emergency action plans.
• Works with Division and Bureau staff to enforce state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to emergency response related to disasters or disease.
• Interprets, reviews and makes recommendations for changes to Division and Bureau Staff concerning applicable rules, regulations pertaining to animal and poultry emergency response plans.
• Provides technical assistance to field personnel in area of specialization.
• Travels as needed to provide assistance to Division and Bureau Staff on emergency response preparedness. 
• Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties outlined above.

Specialized Skills

• Requires 2 years of emergency management or project managerial experience.
• Requires one year of experience drafting administrative rules.
• Requires two years of experience drafting programs plans and/or standard operating procedures.
• Requires course work in project management, plan development, emergency response, or animal science.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college, preferable with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers course work in project management, plan development, emergency response, or animal science.
• Prefers 2 years of emergency management or project management experience.
• Prefers one year of experience drafting administrative rules.
• Prefers two years of experience drafting programs plans and/or standard operating procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other
  industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to complete a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job
  description.

Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact:  Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs .

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

AGR offers a robust benefit package including; 

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
• Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

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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• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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