See 5 IL state government jobs open in metro-east. One pays up to $139K annually
If you’re looking for a new job and are interested in government work, the state of Illinois is hiring for more than 400 open positions statewide, including at least 38 in the metro-east.
Illinois’ unemployment rate has seen a slight increase recently, rising from 5% to 5.1% from February to March, the most recent months for which preliminary data is available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unemployment has increased in Illinois each month since December.
From conservation work to positions in healthcare, there are a variety of listings available from the state. Here’s what to know about Illinois state government positions available in the metro-east.
Conservation/historic preservation worker
Agency: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Wage: $19.56 per hour anticipated starting pay, up to $3,404 monthly based on hours worked
Location: Hartford
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 13
Minimum qualifications for this position include “knowledge, skill and mental development” equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school, the listing says.
Job responsibilities include, according to the listing:
- “Under immediate supervision and on a temporary basis not to exceed 6 months, assists site staff in the maintenance of grounds to create clean, safe, and attractive public use areas during all weather conditions.
- Performs routine housekeeping duties.
- Assists Site Interpreters in delivering the site interpretive programs.”
You can apply online for the conservation/historic preservation worker position.
Nurse surveyor
Agency: Department of Public Health
Wage: $7,423 monthly anticipated starting pay
Location: Fairview Heights
Application deadline: Thursday, May 14
Minimum qualifications for this position include graduation from an approved nursing education program with an associate or a diploma degree in nursing and three years of professional nursing experience or, a bachelor’s degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience or, a master’s degree in nursing, the listing says. The position also requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois. Preferred qualifications also apply.
Job responsibilities include, according to the listing:
- “Under general direction, surveys Intermediate Care Facilities/Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, program policies and procedures.
- Prepares written survey findings.
- Performs monitoring functions at noncompliant facilities.
- Completes necessary surveyor training.
- Provides technical assistance to facilities in emergencies.
- Participates in staff meetings and assist with orientation of newly employed health facilities surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed.”
You can apply online for the nurse surveyor position.
Social worker
Agency: Department of Human Services
Wage: $91,224 to $139,260 per year anticipated salary, effective July 1
Location: Alton
Application deadline: Friday, May 15
Minimum qualifications for the social worker IV position include a master’s degree in social work from a recognized school of social work in addition to three years of supervised post master’s clinical social work practice and possession of a clinical social worker’s license from the Department of Professional Regulation, the listing says.
Job responsibilities include, according to the listing:
- “Performs professional social work services involving the advanced application of social work principles, techniques and evaluations, as well as clinically sophisticated diagnostic recognition and implementation of appropriate treatment interventions of adults on a forensic unit manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders.
- Interviews patients, family members and/or significant others to obtain pertinent psycho-social data to identify, evaluate and develop treatment goals and objectives.
- Serves as an advocate for patients and as a resource for other members of the treatment team.
- Serves as a qualified examiner.
- Serves as a program manager for and coordinates and recommends the course treatment to an interdisciplinary team.
- Serves as a mental health resource for non-professional direct care staff.”
You can apply online for the social worker IV position.
Engineering technician
Agency: Department of Transportation
Wage: $3,941 monthly anticipated starting pay, full range is $3,941 to $5,023 per month
Location: Collinsville
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 20
Minimum qualifications for the engineering technician I-junior construction inspector District 8 position include completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a job related technical/science curriculum or two years of engineering experience, the listing says.
Job responsibilities include, according to the listing:
- “Provides accurate and efficient measurements and construction staking as a member of the survey crew.
- Keeps accurate and legible records of inspection field measurements and documentation of contracts.
- Keeps the Resident Engineer informed on the status of and problems with contractor’s work.
- Maintains records as directed by the Resident Engineer.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.”
You can apply online for the engineering technician I-junior construction inspector District 8 position.
Scorer-loaders
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Wage: $15 to $19 per hour
Location: Sparta
Application deadline: Saturday, Oct. 31
Minimum qualifications for this contractual worker position include “education, knowledge, and mental development” equivalent to a minimum of an 8th-grade education, the listing says, and there’s a preferred qualification of firearm safety knowledge, as well.
Job responsibilities for scorers include, the listing says:
- “Accurately keep/tally scores for competitors.
- Serve as referee for events.”
Job responsibilities for loaders include, the listing says:
- “Ensure target throwing machines always have sufficient amount of targets in them.
- Serve as referee for events.”
Scorers and loaders will both have responsibilities including the following, according to the listing:
- “Cleaning fields during/after shooting events.
- Assist with other events to set up tables/chairs/stages.
- Wash/distribute water jugs for hydration stations.
- Clean up areas before/after/during WSRC events.
- Haul trash, tear down boxes and bail cardboard.
- Litter pick up detail.
- Shotgun hull pickup/disposal.
- Light groundskeeping.”
You can apply online for the scorer-loader position.
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