PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - HUMAN RESOURCES CHIEF OF STAFF

Public Service Administrator - Human Resources Chief Of Staff

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Position Overview: The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Human Resources, under the Office of the Director looking to hire a Chief of Staff. Chief of Staff serves as a strategic advisor and operational leader overseeing high-visibility, sensitive, and often time-critical initiatives that shape the Bureau's effectiveness. This role manages complex projects, coordinates cross-division activities, and ensures seamless communication between the Bureau Chief, division chiefs, and the Director's Office. Acting as the Bureau's staffing coordinator, the position reviews and validates staffing and budget documentation, prepares executive-level correspondence and approvals, and maintains essential records and workflows that support organizational decision-making. ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply! The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including: Health, life, vision, and dental insurance. 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave. Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs. Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually. Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service. Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date. Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

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Essential Functions Serves as the Chief of Staff to the Bureau Chief, Office of Human Resources, coordinating/managing highly responsible projects or assignments, some of which are sensitive and/or controversial in nature. Serves as the staffing coordinator for Office of Human Resources. Prepares a variety of sensitive and often confidential correspondence for the Bureau Chief's signature which includes researching policy and procedures. Reviews, evaluates, and develops operating budget for the Bureau. Attends meetings and prepares recommendations and information to assist the Bureau Chief in addressing goals and objectives of the Division, represents and speaks on behalf of the Bureau Chief. Performs other duties as assigned or required as enumerated in the duties above.

Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration. Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications Prefers three years of experience working with high-level management in a confidential environment. Prefers three years of experience in staff utilization and employee motivation. Prefers five years of experience in Human Resource Management, in a progressively responsible role, in a public or private sector environment. Prefers three years of experience in labor and employment development. Prefers two years of progressive supervisory experience in a public or private sector environment. Prefers one year of experience working with sensitive and controversial personnel matters in the private or public sector. Prefers two years of experience with strategic planning. Prefers two years of experience with filing, records systems, security, and privacy regulations. Prefers two years of experience in exercising judgement and discretion in reviewing, establishing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.

Conditions on Employment Pass the Illinois State Police background investigation. Pass the Illinois State Police drug screening.

About the Agency The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 Work County: Sangamon