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Deputy Director

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$85,000 - 105,000 yearly

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Job Description - Deputy Director


Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:      Deputy Director
Division:       Administration

Union:           N/A
Location:       2701 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary:          $85,000 - $105,000 salary commensurate with experience

Benefits:       https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Overview:

Functions as the Deputy Director of the Accounting Revenue Department; plans, develops, directs and coordinates operating and program activities; represents the Director in assigned areas of public, inter-departmental and inter-governmental relationships, directs Departmental operations and personnel in absence of the Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Directs and participates in the day-to-day operations of the Department including the execution, formulation and implementation of policies, rules and regulations; interacts with management and supervisory personnel of all divisions and sections of the Department.
  • Assists the Director with, and /or participates in the development and review of legislation and in the implementation of new legislation affecting Department operations and programs.
  • Serves as office manager of the Administration Division of the Department under the direct supervision of the Director; actively participates in the control and maintenance of the Department fiscal functions.
  • Implements, develops and coordinates research projects for the overall improvement and productivity of the Department.
  • Acts as liaison with other Secretary of State departments, intergovernmental agencies, public and private organizations and the general public, including but not limited to: serving as Emergency Response coordinator, FOIA response coordinator,
  • Acts as designee for the Director in various committee and organizational assignments.
  • Serves as the audit liaison and/or assists with both internal and external audit requests for the Department.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college preferably with major coursework in business or public administration and three years of managerial experience in a private or public organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Requires thorough knowledge of modern management practices, techniques and procedures.
  • Requires thorough knowledge of staff utilization and motivation.
  • Requires extensive knowledge of modern techniques utilized in program research, development and implementation.
  • Requires extensive knowledge of effective communications techniques including computer applications.
  • Requires extensive knowledge of state government organization and functions.
  • Requires extensive knowledge in budgeting in a governmental organization.
  • Requires ability to develop, establish and maintain effective working relationships with public, private and other governmental organizations.
  • Requires ability to develop operational and program objectives within the framework of legislated functions and professional philosophies.
  • Requires ability to direct and coordinate the functions and activities of a variety of professional, management and operational personnel.
Application Process: 
  • Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
  • Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
  • Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.
 
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