EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL MANAGER II)

Job Requisition ID: 50007 - 25-00774
Closing Date: 10/17/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: TECHNICAL MANAGER II - PW412 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,445 Monthly; Full Range: $4,445-$7,760 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

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.

 

Position Overview: 

This position is accountable for the assistance and coordination of administrative support duties for departmental employment programs and procedures within the Bureau of Personnel Management (BPM) such as record retention, sick leave advancement, sick leave bank, review of employment documents, correspondence preparation, and work schedule changes.

Essential Functions

• Provides administrative support functions. Serves as the point of contact providing support for internal and external constituents as required for the Bureau of Personnel Management (BPM).
• Maintains employee personnel files and purges past files according to the policies of the department. Screens visitors as to their authority to access confidential personnel information. Coordinates with the Records Center for the transition of files.
• Contributes to the creation of personnel reports and data management. Coordinates the electronic conversion of files, reports, and data.
• Coordinates the department’s Sick Leave Advancement and Sick Leave Bank Programs.
• Processes departmental work schedule changes including flexible schedule requests.
• Prepares correspondence relating to position vacancies, employment verifications, letters on behalf of the Secretary’s Office, and answers webmail on behalf of the BPM.
• Assists with the creation of job postings.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in human resources or business; OR completion of two years of college plus one year of experience working in a human resources environment; OR five years of experience working in a human resources environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials, and the public.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Conditions of Employment

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
• Successful compl