Labor Relations Advisor
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Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 100320 - 124320
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:51866
Opening Date: 12/26/2025
Closing Date: 01/09/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:Manual Communication (Sign)
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8360 - $10360 per month ($100320 - $124320 per year) Bilingual Pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 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 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 top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Under direction of the Superintendent(s) serves as Labor Relations Advisor for Illinois School of the Deaf (ISD) and Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI). This position directs and administers the Workers Compensation and Risk Management Programs for ISD and ISVI for extended benefit and temporary total disability claims. Responsible for the overall administrative supervision of physical plant building maintenance grounds security transportation and housekeeping programs for Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) and serves as full-line supervisor. Monitors physical operations of the school to ensure safety and efficiency. Utilizes personal computer software to create a variety of reports from computers database at both schools. Serves as liaison for EEO/Affirmative Action Officer for ISD and ISVI. Utilizes sign language in the performance of duties. Serves as the Title IX liaison at both ISD/ISVI for Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS). Travels in the performance of duties.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Labor Relations Advisor for Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) and Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI).
- Directs and administers the Workers Compensation and Risk Management Programs for ISD and ISVI for extended benefit and temporary total disability claims.
- Responsible for the overall administrative supervision of physical plant building maintenance grounds security transportation and housekeeping programs for Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD).
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Monitors physical operations of the school to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Serves as liaison for Title IX for ISD and ISVI.
- Serves as liaison for EEO/Affirmative Action Officer for ISD and ISVI.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with course work in business or public administration.
- Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience in labor relations and/or human resources.
- Requires the ability to communicate in sign language at the Intermediate level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with labor relations rules and collective bargaining contracts.
- Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively (written and oral) to identify and resolve human resources issues and adopt efficient and effective course(s) of action.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working within the field of human resources and being responsible for Workers Compensation and Risk Management Programs for extended benefit and temporary total disability claims state and federal requirements policies procedures and practices for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience with building operations maintenance/service agreements and physical operations.
- Two (2) years of professional experience investigating issues analyzing possible outcomes and making recommendations for appropriate course of action.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in supervising and managing personnel assigning work providing guidance to subordinates recommending and implementing counseling and/or discipline activities following collective bargaining agreements training staff approving time off and preparing and signing off on evaluations.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to create reports documents and training materials using programs such as Microsoft Word Excel and Access.
- Requires ability to travel.
- Require the ability to work on an on-call basis including after normal business hours weekends and holidays.
- 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.
- 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:Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location:125 S Webster Ave Jacksonville Illinois 62650
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Illinois School for the Deaf
Support Operations/Physical Plant
Work County:Morgan
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Employee Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
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 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: of Economic Interest:
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.
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