Governor of Illinois

Constituent Services Manager (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)(option 1 General Administration/Business


Pay$7966.00 - $10000.00 / month
LocationSpringfield/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 37089

      Agency: Department of Human Services

      Opening Date: 07/17/2024
      Closing Date/Time: 07/30/2024
      Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,966 - $10,000 per month ($95,592 - $120,000 per year)
      Job Type: Salaried
      County: Sangamon
      Number of Vacancies: 1
      Plan/BU: None

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

      Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

      When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

      Posting Identification Number 37089

      Position Overview

      The Office of Legislative Affairs is seeking to hire a service oriented and organized individual to serve as the agency’s Constituent Services Manager. The Constituent Services Manager will manage constituent and legislative inquiries regarding services provided by the Department of Human Services, including, but not limited to, public assistance, mental health, and developmental disabilities services.

      Job Responsibilities

      1. Manages constituent and legislative inquiries regarding services provided by the Department of Human Services.
      2. Establishes priorities of assignments.
      3. Independently responds to telephone inquiries regarding constituent requests, problems and/or complaints involving services provided by the Department, which requires an extensive knowledge of the department’s operations, functions and goals, personnel and organizational structure of the department to effectively determine a satisfactory resolution.
      4. Serves as an expert resource person for statutory references, legislative documents, policies and procedures and information regarding the Department’s programs and services.
      5. Liaises with members of the Executive and Legislative branches of state government, other code agencies, interest and advocacy organizations, and the public.
      6. Serves as full-line supervisor.
      7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

      Minimum Qualifications

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

      Preferred Qualifications

      1. One (1) year of professional experience managing constituent and legislative inquiries for services such as public assistance or other human services for a public or private organization.
      2. Three (3) years professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
      3. Three (3) years of professional experience managing customer-oriented related issues and concerns.
      4. Three (3) years of professional experience monitoring and resolving individuals’ inquiries situations of a sensitive nature for a public or private organization.
      5. Three (3) years of professional experience communicating in oral and written form with potentially difficult individuals.
      6. Two (2) years of professional experience working with federal, state, and local laws and regulations relative to issues such as to public assistance, mental health, and developmental disability related issues.
      7. Two (2) years of professional legislative experience working for a private or public organization.
      8. Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience.

      Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
      Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762

      Office of Legislative Affairs

      Constituent Services

      Springfield/Sangamon County
      Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

      Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services

      About the Agency:

      The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

      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)
      *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time 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 CareAssistance Plan (DCAP)
      •GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
      •5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
      •Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
      These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link:
      https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

      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.
      State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section

      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:

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