Check out 5 Illinois government jobs hiring in the metro-east — one pays $127K
Looking for a new job this spring? The Illinois state government is hiring for more than 30 open positions in the metro-east in a variety of fields.
Unemployment saw a slight decline from 4.9 to 4.8% in the state in February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate had previously held steady at 4.9% from October to January. February’s statewide unemployment rate is preliminary and may be revised, however.
The greater St. Louis metropolitan area’s unemployment rate is lower than Illinois’ rate, but increased from 3.2 to 4.3% from December to January, the most recent month for which data is available. These rates are also preliminary and may be updated later in April, the Census Bureau reports.
The Illinois state government is hiring for more than 400 positions statewide as of April 2. Here’s what to know about positions available in the metro-east and across Illinois.
Family and community resource center administrator
Agency: Department of Human Services
Wage: $9,500 to $10,600 per month
Location: East St. Louis
Application deadline: Monday, April 7
Minimum qualifications for this position include “knowledge, skill, and mental development” equivalent to completion of four years of college and three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a health or human services organization, the listing says. Additional preferred qualifications apply.
Job responsibilities include, according to the listing:
“Serves as Administrator of a Family & Community Resource Center (FCRC) in the Division of Family & Community Services (FCS), Department of Human Services (DHS).
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Reviews and evaluates reports of casework activities including error reports, audit findings and quality assurance reviews.
Interprets, explains and implements new policies and procedures or changes in existing policies and procedures.
Travels to establish and maintain effective public relations with employers and other interested parties in the local area served.”
You can apply for the family and community resource center administrator position online.
Business administrator
Agency: Department of Human Services
Wage: $8,643 to $10,643 per month
Location: Chester
Application deadline: Tuesday, April 8
Minimum qualifications for this position include “knowledge, skill and mental development” equivalent to completion of four years of college and three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization, the listing says. Preferred qualifications apply, as well.
Job responsibilities include, according to the listing:
“Serves as the Business Administrator for the Chester Mental Health Center.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Directs preparation and execution of the center’s operating budget for all program areas.
Serves as a member of the facility Leadership Group and Executive Council involved in the facility-wide administration of the goals and objectives and the implementation of policies and procedures.
Interprets and explains State, department and facility policies and procedures, rules and regulations to facility staff, outside vendors and the general public.”
You can apply for the business administrator position online.
Permanency team clerical
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Wage: $3,852 per month anticipated starting pay
Location: Belleville
Application deadline: Wednesday, April 9
Minimum qualifications for this position include “knowledge, skill, and mental development” equivalent to completion of high school, two years of office experience and the ability to type accurately at 45 words per minute.
Job responsibilities include, according to the listing:
“Serves as Team Clerical.
Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors.
Establishes and maintains case files.
Completes and keyboards travel vouchers from handwritten materials, calculates and reviews to ensure accuracy, and returns to workers for review and signature.
Provides clerical office support as a secretary to the team supervisors and professional staff.
Orients professional and other clerical staff regarding Departmental rules and office procedures.”
You can apply for the permanency team clerical position online. Another permanency team clerical position is also available in East St. Louis.
Maintenance worker power plant
Agency: Department of Human Services
Wage: $8,365.92 to $8,700 per month
Location: Centralia
Application deadline: Friday, April 11
Minimum qualifications for this position include “knowledge, skill, and mental development” equivalent to completion of four years of high school and one year of experience performing a variety of semiskilled manual tasks, the listing says.
Job responsibilities include, according to the listing:
“Receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer at the Murray Developmental Health Center.
Assists engineering staff with inspecting control boards in plant mechanical room equipment including air handlers, circulating pumps, radiant heat pumps humidifiers, pneumatic distribution system and electrical panels and makes minor repairs.
Performs housekeeping duties within the boiler room, cooling tower and physical plant mechanical rooms including sweeping, mopping, dusting, carrying, moving, and loading of mechanical equipment and supplies.
Operates coal [conveyors] and heavy equipment.
Maintains and checks chemical analysis of water used in the drinking water system, HVAC systems and adds appropriate chemicals to maintain property chlorine concentration in the water systems.
Maintains log sheets for equipment and systems used in plant mechanical rooms.
Assists engineering staff in power plant operations.
Travels to various work sites to perform job duties and pick up and deliver supplies and equipment.”
You can apply for the maintenance worker power plant position online.
Engineering technician I
Agency: Department of Transportation
Wage: $3,941 per month anticipated starting pay
Location: Collinsville
Application deadline: Monday, April 21
Minimum qualifications for this 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, as well as a driver’s license, according to the listing.
Job responsibilities include, the listing says:
“Ensures mixture producers meet the requirements of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, project plans and special provisions.
Ensures proper documentation and assignment of all materials and tests.
Performs inspections and testing to cover mixture production and project needs.
Prepares plant and field reports as directed.
Develops a good working relationship with construction personnel, contractors, and producers.
Attends and successfully completes assigned training.
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 for the engineering technician I position online.
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