Location:

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID: 37253

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 06/05/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,660 - $9,167
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

REQ# 37253

Title: Public Service Administrator Opt.1: Regional Contracts Administrator

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of Children and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Position Overiview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Regional Contracts Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position will manage and oversee the activities of contracts and day care eligibility units within the region, providing oversight of professional staff engaged in the review and monitoring of contracts with purchase of service providers. Additionally, this position conducts monitoring reviews and analyzes cost reports and vendor/service provider billings, helping to ensure the Department receives the highest value of services for the money spent. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual to help ensure that DCFS gets the most value for their contract dollars. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Regional Contracts Administrator

2. Serves as full line Supervisor

3. Utilizes centralized computer systems to ensure and track that all functions of contract monitoring are accomplished for the region, including the fiscal, technical, and programmatic aspects of contracts through review of financial cost reports, budgets, certified audits, licensing, field office personnel, and service providers

4. Interacts with regional staff, Central Office Contract Administration staff, and private vendor/service provider agencies to ensure Departmental objectives regarding purchase of service contracts and grant compliance and procedures are administered and followed

5. Plans, establishes, and coordinates the overall negotiating strategy for the region as related to the funding, contracting, and delivery of purchased services

6. 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 years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration

2. Requires three of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

1. 3 years of professional experience managing or conducting contract monitoring and/or review

2. 3 years of experience supervising professional staff

3. 3 years of professional management experience in a public or business organization

4. 3 years of professional experience developing and implementing negotiating strategies

5. 3 years of professional experience monitoring, developing, and completing expenditure reports

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check

2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license

3. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Location: 4500 S 6th St Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703

Agency Contact:

Chelsea Vance

Email: chelsea.vance@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Office & Administrative Support

REQ# 37253

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall,
prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive
Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $91,920.00 - $110,004.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, IL 62703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person