What are the responsibilities and job description for the SECTION SUPERVISOR position at State of Illinois?
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Job Requisition ID: 51827
Opening Date: 11/26/2025
Closing Date: 12/11/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $8,281-$12,223/month ($99,372-$146,676/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Closing Date: 12/11/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $8,281-$12,223/month ($99,372-$146,676/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com 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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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
The Office of Contract Administration-Bureau of Contract Compliance is seeking to hire a pragmatic, organized, detail-oriented individual to serve as a Section Supervisor for the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). This position will independently perform professional auditing and compliance reviews at an advanced level; evaluate the types of contracts entered with each Department-funded community services provider, including specific programs and dollar amounts, and the Fiscal Administrative Review requirements applicable to each such entity; plan, manage, direct, and conduct advanced-level on-site/virtual reviews of community services providers’ fiscal and administrative records and procedures for compliance with contractual requirements; assist management with the development and distribution of results, which could include corrective action and/or technical assistance; and develop and maintain important liaisons with Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and a multiple of public and private service providers to ensure the accuracy and compliance of community services administered.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Section Supervisor for the Bureau of Contract Compliance.
- Serves as a working supervisor.
- Evaluates the types of contracts entered with each Department-funded community services provider, including specific programs and dollar amounts, and the audit requirements applicable to each such entity.
- Plans, manages, directs, and conducts advanced-level on-site reviews of community services providers’ fiscal and administrative records and procedures for compliance with contractual requirements.
- Assists management with the development and distribution of explanatory material concerning the Department’s annual financial reporting requirements.
- Develops and maintains important liaisons with staff within Department of Human Services (DHS) and a multiple of public and private service providers to ensure the accuracy and compliance of community services administered.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 college.
- Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of fiscal management, accounting, budgeting, internal auditing, insurance and/or finance.
Specialized Skills
- Of the three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, requires three (3) years of contractual compliance experience working with the State of Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA).
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of contractual compliance experience working with the State of Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA).
- Three (3) years of professional experience responding to and resolving technical compliance issues or audit findings for a public or private organization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing established rules and regulations, Federal and State rules, regulations and guidelines relative to impact on Grants/Programs and Federal matching, for auditing purposes and federal funding.
- Three (3) years of professional experience in accounting and audit theory, principles, methods and procedures and law, rules and regulations relative to accounting and grant management.
- Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, setting and managing priorities, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling, training staff, approving time off and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
Conditions of Employment
- 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 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.
- All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
Office of Contract Administration
Bureau of Contract Compliance
Cook/Northern Provider Unit - Section A
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; 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 Bill® Training/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: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – 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.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Salary : $99,372 - $146,676
