Deputy Director
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 12083 - 12917
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:51933
Opening Date: 12/24/25
Closing Date: 01/08/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option:Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $12083-$12917 per month ($145000-$155000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Agency
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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
Subject to management approval serves as Deputy Director of the Office of Fiscal Services in the Department of Human Services (DHS). Serves as the Director of the Office of Fiscal Services in the Directors absence with full range of authority for the Office programs and staff throughout DHS. Assists in the organization planning direction control and evaluation of the operations and activities of staff in the Office of Fiscal Services including the Bureau of System Support Bureau of Revenue Management and Federal Reporting Bureau of General Accounting and the Bureau of Expenditure Accounting. Supervises coordinates and reviews the work of professional staff through subordinate supervisors.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Deputy Director for the Office of Fiscal Services DHS.
- Monitors and directs the Bureaus of Systems Support Revenue Management and Federal Reporting general Accounting and Expenditure Accounting within the Office of Fiscal Services DHS.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Serves as Director of the Office of Fiscal Services in the Directors absence with full authority for Fiscal programs and staff throughout DHS.
- Collaborates with the Director of Fiscal Services the Chief Financial Officer Division Directors managers and program fiscal staff on Fiscal Service Issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 of college with course work in business fiscal or accounting.
- Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible fiscal or accounting experience in a public or private business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four (4) years of professional experience with state and federal policies and rules related to auditing procedures contracting and procurement.
- Four (4) years of professional experience examining issues impacting management and statewide operations for a public or private organization.
- Four (4) years of professional experience working with Comptroller and Treasurer policies and procedures Federal and State statutes administrative rules and regulations relative to state accounting to ensure compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.
- Four (4) years of professional experience ensuring procedures and reports are sufficient for processing and reporting and assisting staff with resolution of issues.
- Four (4) years of professional experience providing responses to internal and external audit requests.
- Four (4) years of professional experience assigning work providing guidance to subordinates recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreement training staff approving time off and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
Work Hours:Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Headquarter Location:100 South Grand Ave E Springfield Illinois 62762
Office of Fiscal Services
Administration
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Fiscal Finance & Procurement; 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: Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Servicess discretion.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
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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:
Director
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Public Health
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nonprofit Management
- Strategic Planning
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
