NATIVE AMERICAN EMPLOYMENT PLAN COORDINATOR (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 1)
Chicago, IL, US, 60661
Agency : Department of Central Management Services
Closing Date/Time: 02/15/2023
Salary: $6,956 - $10,607; anticipated starting salary $6,956, CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
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 #23392
POSITION SUMMARY
CMS is seeking a detailed oriented, energetic, community advocate to assist with outreach and requirement within the Illinois Native American community. The ideal candidate will have an established working relationship with numerous Native American community groups and organizations. Strong written and oral communications as well as bicultural skills are a must for the Native American Outreach Coordinator. Marketing and social media experience a plus. The ideal candidate will be both service and goal oriented with focused organizational skills that align with the Illinois goal of recruiting a State workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Under general direction of the Deputy Director of Diversity and Inclusion, serves as Native American Employment Plan Coordinator for the State of Illinois.
- Collaborates with Native American advocacy groups to foster community centered relationships enhancing access to potential applicants for state employment opportunities.
- Serves as liaison to the CMS Native American Advisory Council and other state agency human resource offices to establish and maintain open lines of communication.
- Prepares Executive Summary and supporting documentation of activities in accordance with the State Native American Employment Plan and participates in the drafting and final preparation of the Annual Report to be submitted to the General Assembly.
- Utilizes data provided by the Department of Human Rights and meets with representatives from various state agencies to determine areas of underutilization.
- 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 four years of college with coursework in public administration or business administration.
- Requires four years of professional experience in a business or public organization, preferably within the area of human resource administration.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prefers Federally recognized Tribal affiliation.
- Prefers three (3) years of professional experience developing and managing supportive agency programs.
- Prefers three (3) years of professional experience interpreting policies, services, rules, and regulations to motivate public interest in an agency program.
- Prefers two (2) years of professional experience promoting, planning, scheduling and organizing informational, educational, promotional programs, and presentations.
- Prefers two (2) years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
- Prefers two (2) years of professional experience making oral presentations to groups and individuals.
- Prefers two (2) years of professional experience in preparing written reports and utilizing data.
- Prefers two (2) years of professional experience utilizing organizational and time management skills.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
- This position requires a current and valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel.
Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Work Location: 555 W. Monroe, 13th Floor, Chicago IL 60661
Agency Contact:
CMS Internal Personnel
401 S. Spring St., Room 414
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone Number: 217-558-3089
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE AGENCY
Job Family: Administration/Management
This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
About the Agency:
Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
- State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
- Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
In order to submit a formal transfer request, please email the completed form to CMS.Applications@illinois.gov. Applications for employment will not be accepted via email.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Chicago