ADMINISTRATIVE RULES COORDINATOR
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 46606
Closing Date: 05/22/2025
Agency: Office of the State Fire Marshal
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,966 - $9,500 / Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code:
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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 Marketing Statement
The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is accepting applications to fill the position of Administrative Rules Coordinator. The agency is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized candidate with strong communication skills. The candidate must possess the ability to understand and convey complex ideas and effectively apply strategic thinking and problem-solving to high-level agency matters. The ideal candidate understands the importance of collaboration and rapport-building and is proficient in applying quality improvement tools to enhance work efficiency and accuracy. As the Administrative Rules Coordinator and employee of the State of Illinois, the selected candidate will have access to state healthcare, benefits, and a pension plan. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join the OSFM team.
Essential Functions
- Develops, implements, and administers the Rules program on a statewide basis established by legislation for the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM).
- Prepares and files administrative rules and documents with the Illinois Secretary of State (ISOS) and Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR).
- Develops and implements agency policy to ensure alignment with administrative rules and statutes.
- Supports and assists with agency legislative process.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, seminars, training sessions, etc. to increase professional experience and knowledge.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 and public administration.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
- Requires one (1) or more years of experience in the administration of fire safety regulations.
- Requires three (3) or more years of experience drafting administrative rules or ordinances for a government entity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers three (3) or more years of experience in the strategic development and implementation of initiatives for a government entity.
- Prefers four (4) or more years of experience communicating complex and technical information both orally and in writing.
- Prefers three (3) or more years of research experience related to laws and regulations.
- Prefers five (5) or more years in the utilization of MS Office programs which include MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Prefers previous coursework in public policy or communications.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a current and valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to pass a background check.
- Requires ability to travel to travel with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
- This position is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM, Hybrid work schedules available
Work Location: 1035 Stevenson Dr Springfield, IL 62703-4259
Agency Contact: Kathy Fairfield
Email: sfm.hr@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-6746
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
About the Agency
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is dedicated to working with our partners and providing assistance to the fire service in the protection of life, property, and the environment through communication, inspection, investigation, certification, and licensing. The OSFM is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Plan
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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: Springfield