HIRING & CLASSIFICATIONS MANAGER (PSA OPT 1)

Job Requisition ID:

59706 Opening Date:

10/20/2026 Closing Date:

11/04/2026 Agency:

Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security Class Title:

PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option:

General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option:

None Salary:

Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571- $10,350 monthly Job Type:

Salaried Category:

Full Time Number of Vacancies:

1 Bargaining Unit Code:

None Merit Comp Code:

Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage Work Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Satruday/Sunday off Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability:

3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs Headquarter Location:

4800 W Wabash Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62711 Work County:

Sangamon Agency Contact:

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section of your application if you decide to provide one. 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 Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) seeks a Hiring & Classifications Manager to lead its Hiring Section. This position performs highly complex, professional Human Resources functions and directs the full hiring and classification process, from position description review and classification to recruitment, selection, and offer. The Hiring & Classifications Manager supervises a team of HR professionals, advises leadership on hiring, classification, and collective bargaining requirements, and develops hiring policies and procedures. This position also directs agency recruitment and serves as the Hiring Compliance Coordinator and backup Labor Relations Administrator. The ideal candidate brings extensive Human Resources experience in competitive selection, hiring, position classification, and supervising staff. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges and rewarding results. If you want to join our team of compassionate, integrity-driven public servants, apply with IEMA-OHS today! Essential Functions

Serves as the HR Hiring Manager for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. Serves as a full-line supervisor. Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) to IEMA administration and supervisors, advising on all hiring related issues. Serves as the backup Labor Relations Administrator. Develops and updates reports, records and statistics, often of a highly sensitive and confidential nature, relating to position vacancies and hiring. Reviews and responds to audit requests in accordance with Agency and CMS requirements. Ensures proper training of employees in work procedures and practices. Performs other duties as required or assigned 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, preferably with courses in business or public administration. Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) years of professional experience in Human Resources with the start to finish hiring process Three (3) years of prior experience interpreting and implementing collective bargaining agreements related to the hiring process. Three (3) years of experience with interpreting and following the Personnel Code, Governor's Comprehensive Employment Plan for Agencies Under the Jurisdiction of the Governor, Executive/Administrative Orders or equivalent rules related to business or private employee hiring. Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff. Three (3) years of experience working with auditors and a variety of other individuals, such as administration and management, hiring managers, agency labor staff. Five (5) years of experience using personnel systems such as HRIS, IMSH/PEERS, EELS, Docuware, and Success Factors or public or business organization equivalent systems. Three (3) years of professional recruiting, sourcing, and talent acquisition experience. Two (2) years of professional experience in a private or public organization maintaining confidentiality and handling of sensitive information with professionalism. Conditions of Employment

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 requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license. Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police. Requires the ability to use state issued equipment, such as a cell phone or laptop. 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. 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. 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:

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments. 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. 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