AGENCY PROCUREMENT OFFICER (Senior Public Service Administrator)
Springfield, IL, US, 62704
TERM APPOINTMENT / AGENCY (4-YEAR)
Job Requisition ID: 52333
Opening Date: 01/07/2026
Closing Date: 01/29/2026
Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,917 - $12,917 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency (4-year)
Agency Statement: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy, and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.
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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.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Agency Procurement Officer (APO) and Section Manager for the Procurement Section.
- Serves as primary procurement liaison for the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).
- Manages, controls, directs, and reviews the procurement activities for all IEMA-OHS contractual agreements and related documentation.
- Serves as a full line supervisor.
- Compiles, reviews, and submits periodic specialized reports and reconciliations for applicable business areas (procurement and contract management.
- 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 (4) years of college with coursework in accounting, business, and/or public administration.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible procurement experience for a governmental entity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four (4) years of advanced experience working with governmental procurements including requests for proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), small purchasing, etc.
- Three (3) years of experience working with state procurement code rules and/or federal procurement rules.
- Five (5) years of thorough knowledge of state procurements or similar governmental procurement processes.
- Two (2) years of experience with a statewide procurement bulletin such as BidBuy, or similar procurement systems.
- Two (2) years of experience with a state System Applications and Products (SAP) system or similar procurement systems.
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- One (1) year of working knowledge of emergency management procedures.
- Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or another procurement designation.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.Requires ability to use state-supplied equipment such as cell phone, laptop, etc.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p ... Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 1035 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: EMA.Jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
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:
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield