CLASSIFICATIONS AND CLASS STUDIES SUPERVISOR (SPSA, Opt.1)

Job Requisition ID: 52899 
Closing Date: 02/02/2026
​Agency: Department of Central Management Services

Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: 
Salary: $9,500-$11,500; monthly anticipated
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

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POSTING ID #52899

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 SUMMARY

Are you a strategic and detail-oriented leader passionate about public service and workforce development? Join the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) as a Classifications and Class Studies Supervisor, where you will play a critical role in shaping the State’s workforce infrastructure. In this position, you will lead a talented team of HR professionals responsible for administering statewide class specifications, organizational structure changes, position actions and other technical aspects. You’ll collaborate with agency stakeholders to ensure compliance with rules, codes, polices, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements, while also driving process improvements and modernizing classification systems. We’re looking for a seasoned professional with a strong background in human resources, a deep understanding of classification policies, and a passion for mentoring others. If you’re ready to guide meaningful organizational change and help build a more efficient, responsive, and effective public workforce, we want to hear from you; we encourage all interested and qualified individuals to apply!

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Subject to administrative approval, serves as the Classifications and Class Studies Supervisor, monitoring to provide direct oversight and administration to the Classifications and Class Studies Units within the Bureau of Personnel’s (BoP) Personnel Integrity Division.
• Reviews, analyzes, and administers all actions related to class specifications, organizational structure, position actions, systems, and records maintenance services providing consultation decision making on various issues.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Deputy Director of Personnel Integrity; plans, develops, implements, monitors, and manages policy and operational aspects of the Class Studies and Classifications units.
• Performs special projects on various organizational structure, personnel, and position issues frequently of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of (4) four years of college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience with class specifications,