Agency Training Manager (Public Service Administrator, Opt 1)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as the Agency Training Manager. This role is responsible for organizing, planning, executing, and evaluating comprehensive training programs for the Department. The Agency Training Manager develops curricula, establishes training schedules, and addresses both urgent and ongoing training needs related to agency-wide Human Resources and Labor Relations.  The position oversees training assignments for newly onboarded employees and supports the maintenance of the employee handbook, policies, procedures, and directives. This role includes supervisory responsibilities and functions as a working supervisor.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Agency Training Manager.
• Analyzes training needs, develops curriculum and presents training modules for the Labor Relations Program.
• Serves as Public Health’s Administrator of TRAIN IL, supporting Illinois Department of Public Health’s users throughout the state. 
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Provides communication to all Agency Staff.
• Develops and maintains goals consistent with the processes to support use of the TRAIN IL for the overall strategic plan for Public Health workforce.
• Participates in the Onboarding process of new employees.
• Performs duties associated with maintaining the employee handbook, policy, procedures and directives.
• 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, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the past five years organizing, developing and conducting training programs at multiple organizational levels.
• Two (2) years experience in past five years developing training curricula and developing presentations.
• Two (2) years experience in past five years developing handouts for training.
• Two (2) years experience in past five years with on-line training programs.
• Two (2) years experience in past five years preparing reports or tracking training compliance.
• Two (2) years experience in past five years providing oral and written communication.
• Two (2) years experience with TRAIN IL or similar system.
• Two (2) years experience in past five years using Microsoft Suite Program to create and maintain presentations. 

Conditions of Employment

• 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 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. 

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.