Assistant Bureau Chief
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Agency: Illinois State Police
Position Title: Senior Public Service Administrator, Office of the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator
Working Title: Assistant Bureau Chief
Closing Date/Time:
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $9,000-$11,000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
- This is a Non-Union Position (Merit Comp)
- 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.
- Please upload a copy of your official/unoffical transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.
- Note: The Illinois State Police must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
- Answer all questions thoroughly- DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME
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 with generous compensation 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.
Posting Identification Number 41821
Position Overview
The Assistant Bureau Chief of the Radio Network Services Bureau for the Division of 911 organizes, plans, controls, and evaluates all technical operations of the communications system program. This position is also tasked with developing and implementing program policy. The ideal candidate will have excellent communications skills and an ability to handle multiple issues with competing priorities
About the Agency
The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.
Essential Functions
- The Radio Network Services Bureau Assistant Bureau Chief formulates, coordinates, and implements operational and administrative policy, procedures, and regulations in support of the program of technical communications supporting the Illinois State Police (ISP) dispatching, field services, and officer/subscriber unit systems and computer-based law enforcement databases.
- Utilizes a state vehicle to travel throughout the state to manage and supervise staff involved with communications engineering, technical maintenance, and associated training to the ISP and other state and local government agencies.
- Administers and directs all technical and administrative phases of law enforcement’s two-way radio and microwave communications systems including developing equipment specifications and designing microwave systems.
- Directs the servicing of all ISP radio communication equipment and installation of telecommunications and electronic equipment in ISP vehicles.
- Serves as staff to the bureau chief.
- Coordinates and manages the preparation of the Radio Network Services Bureau’s Technical Operations budget.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in the use of Windows computer operating systems and radio and electronic equipment programming software.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in managing a technical staff covering a wide range of communications technological projects in a law enforcement environment.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in strategic planning efforts, formalized project management techniques, organization, and/or communications skills.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with major communications systems, equipment, operation, dispatching procedures, and service needs.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in fiscal management and budgeting.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience establishing goals and objectives for subordinate personnel.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience serving as a coordinator over a large statewide program in a public or private sector environment.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with personnel matters in the private or public sector.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with disciplinary and/or grievance procedures.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience reviewing, establishing, implementing, and interpreting directives and procedures.
Employment Condition
- Requires possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Requires extensive travel and overnight stays.
- Requires the ability to pass an Illinois State Police background check and drug screening
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- 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
Benefits Package
The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:
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- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
- Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Work Location: 801 S 7th St Springfield, IL 62703-2487
Agency Contact: ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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.
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.
- 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