FIELD OPERATIONS SECTION MANAGER (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)

Job Requisition ID: 44633 
Opening Date/Time: 02/07/2025

Closing Date/Time: 02/25/2025

Agency: Emergency Management Agency
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: $8,000- $10,000/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

 

Agency Statement:�� Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of emergency management professionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective, and resources to help residents prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats, hazards, disasters, or emergencies. IEMA-OHS is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, life, and safety of all Illinoisans.

 

Position Statement:  In the role of the Field Operations Section Manager, you will lead critical disaster preparedness and response efforts. Your leadership will ensure effective collaboration with various agencies, implementing policies, procedures, and objectives to enhance the state's emergency response operations. This position offers the chance to directly impact how the state manages and responds to disasters, helping communities in times of need. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for emergency management and leadership, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of Illinois while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

 

 

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

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Emergency Management Agency must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

POSTING ID 44633

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

• Serves as a full line supervisor for the Field Operations Section.
• Facilitates Agency Collaboration for Disaster Preparedness and Response.
• Supervises Disaster Response Operations and Planning.
• Implements policies, procedures, and objectives for the Field Operations Section and determines the means by which the Section achieves its policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business administration, public administration, or emergency management.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible emergency management experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a public or business organization.
• Two (2) years of experience working at a municipal, county, or state agency (or similar entity) with an emergency management focus.
• Individual Professional Emergency Management (IPEM) certification.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Basic Academy certification.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a criminal history check thro