Director of Operations

Job Requisition ID: 56698Opening Date: 06/05/2026Closing Date: 06/22/2026Agency: Illinois Prisoner Review BoardClass Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $120,000, - $130,000 annuallyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: NoneMerit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency In-Office Requirement: 4 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs, once certified A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one. Position Overview: The Illinois Prisoner Review Board is seeking to hire a driven, innovative Director of Operations for our Operations Unit. The Director of Operations is a senior leader directly under the Chief of Staff and will perform a variety of complex, specialized administrative duties for the Unit, serving as a bridge between the Board and the agency. This position is dynamic in nature, balances multiple competing priorities, and plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the day-to-day operations, workflows, and efficacy of the agency’s Operations Unit. Must be comfortable with verbal and written communication, disseminating information to diverse populations, implementing policies and procedures across the Unit, and providing training to Board Members and Commissioners. The ideal candidate will have an adaptive management style and also be able to work with Board Members, other members of PRB senior staff, and other agencies within State Government. We invite all qualified candidates interested in public safety to apply. The Prisoner Review Board offers a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday schedule Health, life, vision, and dental insurance Paid Parental leave Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service) Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date) (13-14) paid state holidays annually Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process. 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.Essential Functions Under direction of the Chief of Staff of the Prisoner Review Board (PRB), serves as Director of Operations. Provides administrative direction and oversight to PRB staff engaged in case management supporting the functions and operations of the agency. Provides administrative direction and oversight for training and quality assurance for Board Members, and Commissioners. Serves as full-line supervisor. Represents the Board in meetings with other internal State stakeholders (e.g. IL Department of Corrections or Governor’s Office) and participates in meetings with external stakeholders at the request of the Chief of Staff. As a member of the senior leadership team, provides input into Board-level policy discussions. Performs other duties as required or assigned 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 of college with coursework in criminal justice, law, public administration, and/or business administration. Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. Preferred Qualifications Prefers five (5) years of experience supervising professional staff. Prefers at least one (1) year of project management experience using continuous improvement/process improvement methods such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Value Stream Mapping, or similar. Prefers four (4) years of professional experience developing policies and procedures. Prefers three (3) years in a management role in a unionized workforce/workplace. Prefers two (2) years providing training for internal and external stakeholders. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to successfully pass Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois State Police and county jail background checks as necessary to enter required correctional facilities throughout Illinois. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays asappropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability, on rare occasions, to work in a 24 hour ‘on call’ capacity. Requires ability to use agency supplied equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.). 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. 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 the ability to become Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) certified within 90 days of employment with the agency and maintain certification. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.About the Agency The Illinois Prisoner Review Board's mission is to function under statutory authority as a quasi-judicial body with a primary focus on public safety. It further acts as a checks and balances on other state and local institutions. The Board imposes release conditions for incarcerated individuals who are exiting penal facilities, revokes and restores good conduct credits from inmates and conducts hearings to determine whether parolees have violated conditions of parole. The Board also notifies victims and their families when an inmate is about to be released from custody. Finally, the Board makes confidential recommendations to the Governor relative to clemency petitions.Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pmHeadquarter Location: 1001 N Walnut St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702Work County: SangamonAgency Contact: Krista KincaidEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io Group: Leadership & Management Statement 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. Revolving Door: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. Term 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 Illinois Prisoner Review Board’s discretion. 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: View email address on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io