PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - AHW - Emergency Programs Coordinator

​Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 01/31/2025
Salary: $7966 - $11759 (anticipated starting salary monthly)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

 

 

 

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.

Posting Identification Number  43573

 

 

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

• Assists Division Manager, Bureau Chiefs and administrative staff in developing and planning area issues relating to Homeland Security and emergency response with a focus on animal and poultry diseases.
• Assists in updating and maintaining Department animal and poultry emergency action plans.  
• Works with Division and Bureau staff to enforce state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to emergency response related to disasters or disease.
• Interprets, reviews and makes recommendations for changes to Division and Bureau Staff concerning applicable rules, regulations pertaining to animal and poultry emergency response plans.
• Provides technical assistance to field personnel in area of specialization.
• Travels as needed to provide assistance to Division and Bureau Staff on emergency response preparedness. 
• Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties outlined above.

Specialized Skills

• Requires 2 years of emergency management or project managerial experience.
• Requires one year of experience drafting administrative rules.
• Requires two years of experience drafting programs plans and/or standard operating procedures.
• Requires course work in project management, plan development, emergency response, or animal science.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers course work in project management, plan development, emergency response, or animal science.
• Prefers 2 years of emergency management or project management experience.
• Prefers one year of experience drafting administrative rules.
• Prefers two years of experience drafting programs plans and/or standard operating procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other
  industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to complete a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as