• Job Description

  Req#: 47722

  Job Requisition ID: 47722
  Closing Date: 06/23/2025
  Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
  Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
  Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
  Bilingual Option: None
  Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range $9,500 - $11,500 / month
  Job Type: Salaried
  Category: Full Time
  County: Sangamon
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Bargaining Unit Code: None
  Merit Comp Code: EX000 - This is an exempt position

  ***THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM JURISDICTION B OF THE ILLINOIS PERSONNEL CODE UNDER PROVISION OF PARAGRAPH 4d(3).***

  POSTING ID 46302

  *** A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING ***

  Agency Statement: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy, and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.

  Position Statement: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking to hire a Chief Human Resources Officer to manage the Human Resources Division. This position is responsible for performing highly sensitive and confidential duties on behalf of IEMA-OHS overseeing employee benefits, position classifications, personnel transactions, hiring and timekeeping functions. The ideal candidate for this position must be highly organized and be able to adapt to changes in a fast paced and collaborative work environment. The candidate must also possess the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders regardless of position. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges and rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of integrity-driven public servants, we invite you to apply for the Chief Human Resources Officer position with IEMA-OHS!

  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

  1. Serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), managing employee benefits, personnel transactions, position classifications, timekeeping, and hiring functions:

  • Serves as principal policy-making administrator, developing policies and procedures for the human resources programs.
  • Prepares written directives to human resources staff and management staff regarding changes, interpretations and clarifications of the State of Illinois Personnel Code, Rules, Classification Plan and Pay Plan, affecting human resources operations.
  • Develops long range goals and objectives to ensure the Agency meets and maintains staffing and hiring standards.
  • Monitors systems and documents to ensure adherence to all human resources rules, regulations, contracts, and codes.
  • Prepares reports and informational documentation to be used in making Agency staffing decisions.

  2. Serves as a spokesperson on behalf of the Director, the Chief of Staff and the Agency with the Governor’s Office, Central Management Services, Civil Service Commission, other local and state governmental entities and the public on all matters involving Human Resources:

  • Interacts closely with HR staff and IEMA-OHS management to verify Governor’s Office initiatives are implemented.
  • Advises management on layoffs, recall procedures, geographical transfers, suspensions, discharges, minority programs, etc.
  • Serves as the departmental representative before the Civil Service Commission regarding Rule interpretation, discharge issues, and geographical transfers.
  • Provides technical expertise to the Chief of Staff, General Counsel, and the Labor Relations Administrator.

  Essential Functions (Cont.)

  3. Serves as a full line supervisor:

  • Assigns and reviews work.
  • Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.
  • Counsels staff regarding work performance.
  • Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs.
  • Establishes annual goals and objectives.
  • Approves time off.
  • Adjusts first level grievances.
  • Effectively recommends and imposes discipline, up to and including discharge.
  • Prepares and signs performance evaluations and determines and recommends staffing needs.
  • Disseminates updated information and provides guidance and direction on various personnel issues to human resources staff.

  4. Supports the agency by assisting with the creation and implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives and action plans which includes related workforce, EEO, and Affirmative Action related reporting:

  • Develops and implements strategies to implement and improve DEIA efforts within IEMA-OHS.
  • Prepares and utilizes data to maintain, complete and submit all DEIA related reports to Department of Human Rights and Governor’s Office.
  • Prepares responses for Governor’s Office and legislative inquiries.
  • Attends internal and external meetings, training, and seminars involving DEIA.
  • Serves as facilitation member of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee.

  Essential Functions (Cont.)

  5. Advises management on the development of new programs, change in operations and other human resources administration matters:

  • Conducts confidential investigations of operations; recommends remedial measures when identified.
  • Provides administrative expertise in special projects, audits, program/management evaluations of cost studies, systems, procedures impacting any area of human resources administration.
  • Coordinates and notifies IEMA-OHS staff on human resources and other informational training opportunities.
  • Conducts meetings and presents information for Senior Management staff.

  6. Formulates policy and provides advice and guidance to the Director on any matter involving human resources:

  • Serves on the Director’s Executive staff in the planning and conducting of short term and long-term departmental goals and objectives.

  7. Establishes budgetary and staffing needs for the Human Resources Office to determine appropriate revenue requirements:

  • Develops and formulates budget requests for programs administered by the Human Resources Office and directs preparation of annual budget request.
  • Conducts analysis of staffing needs including projections based on anticipated initiatives, turnovers, and retirements.
  • Directs the allocation of fiscal and human resources to achieve the most efficient and operationally sound structure for agency activities.

  8. 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.

  Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. 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.
  2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
  3. Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
  4. Requires the ability to use state-issued equipment, such as a cell phone, laptop, etc.

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00a - 4:30p
  Work Location: 1035 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-4462
  Agency Contact: EMA HR
  Email: EMA.Jobs@Illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Leadership & Management

  This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

  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.

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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  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.

  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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• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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