The Role
Manages the Planning and Development and statewide Special Events programs, including staff supervision, construction and renovation projects, Capitol events and tours, budgets, contracts, legislative reviews, policy development, research studies, administrative reports, and coordination with architects, engineers, contractors, and government entities. Oversees event operations, facility maintenance coordination, program procedures, personnel needs, and departmental initiatives while advising the Director.
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Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Executive IV
Division: Planning & Development
Union: N/A
Location: 501 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary: Range $6,019 to $12,453 monthly – commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
Overview:
Performs managerial work in the planning, organizing, directing and coordinating of the Planning & Development Program and the Special Events Statewide Program for the office. Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, Capitol Development Board and the Legislative Space Needs Commission on guidelines, bids, contractual obligations, etc.; establishes and prioritizes projects with consent of Director; responsible for the preparation of all proposed budgets for major projects; directs management research studies; directs the effectuation of new/ revised/ current program policies and practices; assists in policy development and program changes; reviews and drafts proposed legislation; compiles and submits proposed budgetary documentation; prepares complex administrative reports; confers with other management staff and other departmental management staff to coordinate program activities and resolve administrative problems; attends meetings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration and four years of managerial experience in a public or business organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.
Job Title: Executive IV
Division: Planning & Development
Union: N/A
Location: 501 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary: Range $6,019 to $12,453 monthly – commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
Overview:
Performs managerial work in the planning, organizing, directing and coordinating of the Planning & Development Program and the Special Events Statewide Program for the office. Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, Capitol Development Board and the Legislative Space Needs Commission on guidelines, bids, contractual obligations, etc.; establishes and prioritizes projects with consent of Director; responsible for the preparation of all proposed budgets for major projects; directs management research studies; directs the effectuation of new/ revised/ current program policies and practices; assists in policy development and program changes; reviews and drafts proposed legislation; compiles and submits proposed budgetary documentation; prepares complex administrative reports; confers with other management staff and other departmental management staff to coordinate program activities and resolve administrative problems; attends meetings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Through subordinate supervisory staff, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates subordinate staff involved in coordination of special events and tours, assigns, organizes distributes work functions for the division ensuring adherence to program policies and procedures and major construction and renovation projects in the Capitol Complex and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Office; assigns, organizes and distributes work functions for the division ensuring adherence to program policies and procedures; determines, establishes and implements operational procedures and workflow; recommends actions affecting subordinate staff; approves work standards and authorizes time off.
- Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, Capitol Development Board, Legislative Space Needs Commission, management staff and other departmental management staff on guidelines, needs, bids, contractual obligations, development of all source documents, change orders, pay meetings, etc; establishes and prioritizes projects with consent of the Director; responsible for the preparation and implementation of all proposed budgets for major projects; ensures soundness and approval of all contracts by the Executive Office prior commencement of activities; directs management research studies relative to the Special Events, Tour Guide programs todetermine needed program, policy and/or procedure revisions or the establishment of new initiatives, long-range plans to facilitate major rallies, demonstrations and events, efficient operation of all Capitol tours; compiles and submits complex administrative reports for such to the Director for approval; directs the effectuation of new/revised/current program policies and practices and apprised of all construction agreements, concerns and/or problems relative to such.
- Directs management research studies relative to the Planning & Development program to determine needed program, policy and/or procedure revisions or the establishment of new initiatives; compiles and submits complex administrative reports for such to the Director for review and approval; directs the effectuation of new/ revised/current program policies and practices; assists the Director in policy development and needed program changes; reviews proposed legislative changes to determine impact on department; assists the Director with drafting proposed legislation as required; compiles and submits proposed budgetary documentation for the division to the Director for approval; prepares complex administrative reports on division activities for submittal to the Director including volume of special events for the previous year, estimated cost of personnel overtime expended and projected personnel, equipment and budgetary needs for the upcoming year.
- Reviews proposed legislative changes to determine impact on department; drafts proposed legislation as required; compiles and submits proposed budgetary documentation for the division to the Director for approval; prepares complex administrative reports on division activities for submittal to the Director; attends all major rallies, demonstrations and events; oversees and directly coordinates division employees at these events; works with event organizers to address special needs and set-up requests; serves as liaison with contractors by coordinating and approving elevator and escalator maintenance for buildings under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State’s Office.
- Confers with other management staff and other departmental management staff to coordinate program activities and resolve administrative problems; attends departmental meetings and/or workshops, seminars, etc., as required; keeps management staff apprised of program, policy or procedural changes.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration and four years of managerial experience in a public or business organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
- Requires extensive knowledge of the functions and organization of State government.
- Requires extensive knowledge of the principles of business accounting, program budgeting, personnel management and statistics.
- Requires working knowledge of data processing business applications.
- Requires ability to develop and manage a complex or multiple statewide programs.
- Requires ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
- Requires ability to develop, install and evaluate new and revised methods, procedures and performance standards.
- Requires ability to exercise judgment and discretion in implementing and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
- Requires ability to estimate and budget for future needs and cost for personnel, space, equipment, supplies and services.
- Requires ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with other managerial, administrative, supervisory or professional staff.
- Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions with the class.
- 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).
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.
Skills Required
- Education equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably including business or public administration coursework.
- Four years of managerial experience in a public or business organization.
- Thorough knowledge of public and business administration principles and practices.
- Extensive knowledge of State government functions and organization.
- Extensive knowledge of business accounting, program budgeting, personnel management, and statistics.
- Working knowledge of data processing business applications.
- Ability to develop and manage complex or multiple statewide programs.
- Ability to analyze administrative problems and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate methods, procedures, and performance standards.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to estimate and budget future personnel, space, equipment, supplies, and service needs.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with managerial, administrative, supervisory, and professional staff.
- Willingness to travel.
- Valid Illinois driver's license, when required by the position.
- Lawful authorization to work in the United States.
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What We Do
The Illinois Secretary of State's office is a government agency responsible for administering essential state services. Its primary duties include overseeing the registration of business entities, managing driver and identification services via the DMV, handling vehicle titles and license plates, and maintaining the Illinois State Library and State Archives to serve the public and preserve historical records.
