Associate Director of Safety (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)

Associate Director of Safety (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)Reasonable Accommodation StatementThe State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under "My Documents ? Additional Documents" section for each application.Sponsorship for EmploymentThe State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Disclosure of Salary InformationIn compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history.Job Requisition ID: 55125Opening Date: 04/15/2026Closing Date: 04/28/2026Agency: Department of Early ChildhoodClass Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/PersonnelBilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,500 - $11,000 per month ($114,000 - $132,000 per year)Job Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeCounty: CookNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: NoneMerit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ AgencyPosition OverviewThe Illinois Department of Early Childhood seeks an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as the Associate Director of Safety – Background Checks. This position will provide oversight of statewide background check processes for IDEC, including statewide checks for license exempt facilities. The role requires excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills.BenefitsHealth, life, vision, and dental insurancePaid Parental leavePension PlanDeferred Compensation and other pre-tax benefit programsEmployees earn 12 paid sick days annually10-25 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 annuallyEssential FunctionsServe as the Associate Director of Safety for the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC).Act as a full line supervisor.Provide consultation and interpret requirements of criminal statutes and IDEC licensing rules for IDEC in applying evaluative criteria.Facilitate effective communication with the Illinois State Police and the fingerprint service vendor to ensure cooperation and refine processing of background checks.Develop training manuals and training programs.Prepare statistical and narrative reports on background checks and results for the Director of Safety and the Chief Quality & Safety Officer.Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties enumerated above.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization.Preferred QualificationsFour (4) years of professional experience conducting statewide employment background checks.Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, and approving time off.Three (3) years of professional experience interpreting and implementing policies, procedures and goals for early childhood services.Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders daily, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.Three (3) years of professional experience preparing and presenting training materials for a public or private entity.Three (3) years of professional experience training staff.Conditions of EmploymentRequires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.Requires the ability to use agency-supplied equipment (e.g., laptop, monitor, personal computer, and work cell phone).Requires the ability to work regularly on site at the designated work location.Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.Overtime is a condition of employment; the employee may be requested or required to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and may need to work evenings and weekends.Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. 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 must 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 meets 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.*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.About the AgencyThe Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) was signed into law in June of 2024 with the focus of making early childhood education and care services simpler, better and fairer for families with young children across the state. During fiscal years FY25 and FY26, IDEC will be working through transitioning data, programs and services from three state agencies – the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) – to IDEC in order to be fully operational by July 2026. Illinois strives to be the best state in the nation to raise a family with young children and IDEC is committed to continue putting children and families center while reducing complexities and finding efficiencies in the system and advancing equity.Posting GroupLeadership & Management; Employee Services; Social ServicesRevolving DoorCertain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. 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 must notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.Term AppointmentCandidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of four years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the discretion of the Director of the Department of Early Childhood.J-18808-Ljbffr