Policy Section Manager (SPSA Opt 1)

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services Division of Child Support Services is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to lead our Policy Section in the role of Section Manager. This position requires the ability to monitor and enforce compliance with federal and state laws rules and regulations; plans directs and evaluates the Policy management operations of the DCSS.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and possess professional supervisory experience organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with external operating units and agencies.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents.

If you are seeking a new opportunity and this position appeals to you please apply today!

• Subject to management approval serves as Manager in overseeing the Policy Section of the Division of ChildSupport Services (CSS) Bureau of Policy and Program Support.
• Directs reviews and evaluates the development implementation and coordination of program regulations.
• Serves as a full-line supervisor.
• Reviews evaluates and assists in the development coordination and analysis of training done by the DivisionsResource Center for CSS staff and others.
• Serves as policy coordinator and liaison with external operating units and agencies in the development andanalysis of operating procedures between other units within the Division the IV-D program and the statewide childsupport system.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove.

• 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 orbusiness organization.

• Three (3) years of experience developing monitoring and evaluating child support operating policies and procedures.
• Three (3) years of professional experience reviewing and analyzing federal and state child support regulations.
• Three (3) years of professional experience directing and evaluating the planning and implementation of enhancements andrevisions to program policy and procedures.
• Three (3) years of experience ensuring organizational compliance with federal and state laws rules and regulationsregarding child support.
• Three (3) years of experience reviewing evaluating and assisting in the development coordination and analysis of trainingcreated for division staff.
• Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work providing guidance to subordinates recommendingcounseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements conducting performance evaluations training staffand approving time off.
• Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing statistical analysis to evaluate organizational performance.

• This position requires the ability to pass a national background check prior to employment due to accessing confidential taxinformation.
• Requires the ability to maintain and utilize state issued equipment such as a laptop.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiringthe occupant /employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A etseq.) 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 aStatement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with theExecutive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the jobdescription.

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical mental and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective leading to greater innovation and recruiting for our team we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture ethnicity race national origin sex gender identity and expression age religion disability and sexual is an equal opportunity employer.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health Life Vision and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)