Budget/Project Specialist
Budget/Project Specialist
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:45578
Opening Date: 05/05/2025
Closing Date: 05/16/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:EXECUTIVE II 13852
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $6589$9541/month ($79068$114492/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the 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.
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a Budget/Project Specialist to manage implement and execute funding sources budget development and approval of funds for Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) by using the state sponsored accounting system. This position provides consultation and technical assistance to the Business Administrator in preparation of operational budgets and monitors ongoing expenditures and projected expenditures for ISD. In addition this role organizes plans and executes contracts for ISD and reviews and recommends spending plan changes for the school. The Executive II also serves as a working supervisor and serves as liaison to the Divisions Budget and Contract Unit the Departments Budget Office and the Office of Fiscal Services.
Essential Functions
Serves as Budget/Project Specialist.
Plans organizes and manages the execution of ISD contracts included but not limited to preparation of required paperwork supporting Personal Service Contracts (PSC) and vendor contracts coordination with staff to gather supporting documentation or additional information entry and followup on the State sponsored accounting system and notification of contract approval to staff.
Serves as a working supervisor.
Reviews and recommends spending plans for contracts.
Assists in fiscally related problemsolving areas including miscoded transactions accounting system rejects and Comptroller rejections etc.
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 two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional experience managing payment vouchers using an accounting system and analyzing evaluating and resolving payment program and related operational issues.
One (1) year of professional experience utilizing computer software in the development of spreadsheets queries and reports using standard office software packages including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook Access Excel Word and Power Point.
One (1) year of professional experience in a governmental accounting system such as the State of Illinois Accounting System or other accounting software.
One (1) year of professional experience utilizing the principles and practices of public and business administration.
Two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to use critical thinking skills while multitasking multiple projects.
One (1) year of professional experience reassigning staff to meet daytoday operating needs.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: MonFri 8am4:30pm 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Work Location: 125 S Webster Ave Jacksonville Illinois 62650
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Illinois School for the Deaf
Business Office
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)
1025 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12hour & parttime 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 PreTax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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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
NonState employees: on 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.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
