IDVA-FIELD STATE APPROVAL UNIT ADMINISTRATOR-SPSA

​Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Health and Human Services 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 12/04/2024
Salary: $11,000-$13,000/mo
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

 

 

****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.

You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the work of the lower-level Veteran Educational Specialists and other support staff
• Serves as a full line supervisor
• Develops rules, regulations, and guidelines to evaluate program submissions for education institutions and training facilities which require approval for veterans’ benefits
• Manages and administers state education programs for dependents of deceased, disabled and POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) veterans
• Approves and supervises function of the contract by negotiating with the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the reimbursement of salary and travel
• Acts as liaison between various federal and state agencies and the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs to solve complaints against schools
• Performs various speaking engagements

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business, management, and public administration
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization in education, higher education, or training

Preferred Qualifications

• Through knowledge of agency programs and service objectives, activities, and operational systems
• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of related experience; master’s degree with 3 years of related experience; or Doctoral Degree with 1 year of related experience
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in developing and administering programs
• Two (2) years of experience delivering public presentations in a variety of settings
• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to analyze administrative programs and adopt an effective course of action
• Intermediate experience in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Web-based applications

Conditions of Employment

• Requires Honorable discharge from military service
• Requires ability to pass both a state and federal background check
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance
• Requires that the candidate not own any interest in, or received any wage, salary, dividend, profit, or gift from, a for profit educational institution per federal law
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and t