See 5 IL state government jobs open in metro-east. One pays up to $162K yearly
Applying for jobs? The Illinois state government is hiring for 280 positions statewide, including at least 20 in the metro-east.
Unemployment in Illinois held steady at 5.1% in April, according to the latest available preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state’s unemployment rate had previously increased for three consecutive months.
From maintenance work to positions in engineering, there are a variety of listings available from the state. Here’s what to know about five Illinois state government positions available in the metro-east.
Site technician II
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Wage: $4,747 anticipated starting monthly pay effective July 1, full range of $4,747 to $6,446 monthly
Location: Carlyle
Application deadline: Thursday, June 4
Minimum qualifications for this position include education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and two years of maintenance or farming experience, preferably associated with the building trades and/or operation of heavy equipment and machinery, the listing says. Preferred qualifications also apply.
Job responsibilities include, according to the listing:
- “Under direct supervision, performs semi-skilled work and travels in the maintenance and operation of Eldon Hazlet State Park.
- Participates in the maintenance to all site structures.
- Assists in site grounds maintenance.
- Participates in the Controlled Pheasant Season.
- On an intermittent or seasonal basis provides leadership and direction to seasonal employees, volunteers, or other staff.”
You can apply online for the site technician II position.
Center director
Agency: Department of Human Services
Wage: $150,000 to $162,000 per year
Location: Centralia
Application deadline: Thursday, June 4
Minimum qualifications for this position include “knowledge, skill and mental development” equivalent to completion of four years of college and four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a social or human services organization, preferably within a Mental Health or Developmental Disabilities Organization, the listing says. Preferred qualifications also apply.
Job responsibilities include, according to the listing:
- “Serves as Center Director for Murray Developmental Center. Provides overall direction, review, and enforcement of standards of individual habilitation in accordance with Departmental Policy and Procedures, Directives, Center policies and procedures, IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health), Federal, CMS (Central Management Services) and other relevant standards.
- Directs the preparation of periodic and special studies to evaluate existing policies and procedures within the Center.
- Works cooperatively with the Southern Developmental Disabilities Network Facilitator.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Coordinates the admission, discharge, and transfer (including post discharge follow-up services) of persons served.
- Encourages community participation in Center programs to verify public understanding of developmental disabilities programs and coordinates with professional organizations to raise standards of professional skills in treatment, prevention, training, and research by speaking before various groups to solicit understanding, appreciation, and assistance for all mental health programs.”
The online listing says “do not apply online.” Applicants can send their resume and cover letter to Greg.A.Donathan@illinois.gov.
Clinical pharmacist
Agency: Department of Human Services
Wage: $9,130 per month anticipated starting pay effective July 1, full range of $9,130 to $13,573 per month
Location: Centralia
Application deadline: Tuesday, June 9
Minimum qualifications for this position include a current license as a registered pharmacist in the state of Illinois and one year of professional experience as a practicing registered pharmacist, according to the listing. Preferred qualifications also apply.
Job responsibilities include, the listing says:
- “Serves as a clinical pharmacist at the Facility in the interdisciplinary setting for matters related to pharmacological uses.
- Provides guidance and professional leadership to the Pharmacy Technicians in filling physician orders and medication station supply requisitions.
- Compiles information from client medication records on usage, efficacy, and tolerance of medications, including polypharmacy.
- Assists physicians, pharmacists, and nursing personnel in in-service training regarding drug/medication matters.”
You can apply online for the clinical pharmacist position.
Bridge technician inspection specialist
Agency: Department of Transportation
Wage: $5,082 monthly anticipated starting pay, full range of $5,082 to $9,309 per month
Location: Collinsville
Application deadline: Monday, June 15
Minimum qualifications for this position include National Bridge Inspection Standards Team Leader Certification and completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job-related technical/science curriculum plus five years of engineering experience or seven years of engineering experience in the area of bridge maintenance and inspection, according to the listing.
Job responsibilities include, the listing says:
- “Directs and supervises, on a day-to-day basis, the bridge inspection team in the continuing detailed field inspection of bridges and structures throughout the district to ensure compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
- Conducts field inspections involving fracture critical structures, pin and link assemblies, underwater bridge inspection and scour analysis to meet the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
- Conducts visual inspection of bridges to seek out damaged or deteriorated components, providing records and photographs of deficiencies detected and makes appropriate recommendations for repair or further structural analysis. Surveys include precise measurements and elevations of bridge components and stream or riverbed profiles and cross-sections.
- Prepares bridge inspection forms and reports under the direction of the Bridge Engineer Inspection Specialist. Enters inspection data, requests reports, and analyzes information from the Bridge Inspection System.”
Additional information about job responsibilities is available online, and you can also apply online for the bridge technician inspection specialist (engineering technician IV) position.
Registered nurse I
Agency: Department of Human Services
Wage: $76,572 to $105,420 per year
Location: Alton
Application deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 26
Minimum qualifications for this position include licensure as a Registered Nurse in Illinois and graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing, according to the listing.
Job responsibilities include, the listing says:
- “Utilizing the nursing process, provides professional nursing care to mentally ill patients on a living unit.
- Provides guidance to lower-level staff for adherence to treatment plans and compliance with applicable operational policies and procedures, current professional standards of psychiatric mental health patient care.
- Performs a variety of nursing care functions including preparing and administering medication, laboratory specimens, preparing patients for specialized diagnostic testing, providing Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Consults with physicians and other professional staff regarding patient treatment and care.
- Monitors the use of appropriate techniques to ensure a safe, secure therapeutic and sanitary environment of care and general performance of duties.
- Completes mandatory nursing training requirements and continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain professional competency.”
You can apply online for the registered nurse position.
Do you have a question about employment in Illinois for the News-Democrat? We’d like to hear from you. Fill out our Metro-east Matters form below.
