Classification Unit Manager
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 51500
Closing Date: 12/02/2025
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $10,300 - $11,300
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Position Overview
This position serves as a Job Classification Manager for assigned areas of the Department of Corrections. The individual will serve as an expert on job classification and organizational structures. The person will work closely with the agency staff in Labor Relations, Union Representatives, Legal Services, Executive and Management staff, and Central Management Services and shall create a sound, professional working relationship with the same. The position works in a strong team environment alongside other Human Resources Managers. We are looking for an energetic candidate looking to be an integral part of the Human Resources team. We welcome all qualified applicants.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a Manager of the Classification Unit directing, managing, and coordinating the Classification Program for assigned areas.
- Serves as liaison and Classification expert to personnel field staff and management.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Performs position reviews/studies.
- Confers with other Public Safety Services Center managers on all Human Resources issues interfacing with the Classification Program.
- 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, business administration, or human resources.
- Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a Human Resources Classifications program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in English, Creative Writing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
- Prefers at least five (5) years of experience managing a human resources office.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience developing position descriptions.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience developing comprehensive organizational structures.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience developing and establishing human resources policies and procedures.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience interpreting bargaining unit contracts.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of working experience using a spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Prefers experience multi-tasking and meeting multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Prefers excellent written and oral communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 1301 Concordia Ct, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Tara Owen, Hiring Manager
Email: tara.owen2@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-557-5722
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Public Safety
Agency statement
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flex time and Hybrid options)
Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources
For more information about our benefits, please follow this link: Benefits Information
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield