Deputy Chief Information Officer (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPTION 3)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Position Title: Senior Public Service Administrator Option 3
Closing Date/Time: 10/01/2024
Salary: $8,825 - $18,478 monthly, anticipated starting salary $10,417 - $11,250/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our team supporting the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The DoIT Team at IDOC is leading a transformation to modernize how the State of Illinois provides services to individuals in custody at the State of Illinois facilities. The DoIT team at IDOC is seeking to hire a candidate with strong technical and people skills to serve as the Deputy Chief Information Officer. The Deputy Chief Information Officer is responsible for managing technical staff across operational areas of Information Security & Audit Compliance, Financial & Support Services, Customer Service & Training, Technical Management and Program Management. The successful candidate will need to be highly analytical, professional, communicate effectively, and possess excellent organizational skills. The chosen candidate will apply data strategies, improve delivery, and continue to align with enterprise direction to ensure compliance across all systems and applications within DoIT at IDOC. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 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)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of Innovation and Technology must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Essential Functions
- Subject to management approval, serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Department of Innovation and Technology/Department of Corrections (DoIT/IDOC)
- Plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises professional staff responsible for operational areas of Information Security & Audit Compliance, Financial & Support Services, Customer Service & Training, Technical Management, and Program Management
- Oversees, establishes, and implements processes, controls, and standards to ensure compliance with IDOC schedules and priorities:
- Represents DoIT/IDOC at meetings, conferences, etc.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Coordinates audit responses to the Office of the Auditor General and Federal Auditors:
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing or telecommunications or directly related fields.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing or telecommunications in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):
- Four (4) years of professional experience supervising professional management information technology staff.
- Four (4) years of professional experience working with application developmental processes for an information technology public or private business organization.
- Four (4) years of professional experience working with database management processes for an information technology public or private business organization.
- Thorough knowledge of staff development processes in an information technology public or private or business organization.
- Extensive knowledge working with a large-scale management information technical and network infrastructure.
- Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and goals of management information services.
- Ability to prepare and make presentations to large and small audiences.
- Ability to analyze and diagnose administrative issues and coordinate efforts to resolve.
- Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to others with clarity and precision.
- Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with others.
Conditions of Employment
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
- Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm M-F
Work Location: 1301 Concordia Ct Springfield, IL 62702-5643
Agency Contact: Jena Kershaw
Email: jena.kershaw@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a
probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the
Department of Innovation and Technology’s discretion.
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