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Office Of Self-Insurance Assistant Manager

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Date:  May 28, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  47518

Job Requisition ID: 47518 
Closing Date: 06/11/2025
​Agency: Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,339 monthly; Full Range $6,339 - $9,178 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

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.

Posting Identification Number 47518

 

Position Overview:

The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Manager to join our Self-Insurance office in Springfield. In this pivotal role, subject to management approval, you will oversee a dedicated team responsible for the effective administration of our self-insurance program. As the Assistant Manager, you will exercise full supervisory authority, guiding your staff to ensure excellence in service delivery and compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. Your leadership will play a crucial role in fostering a collaborative work environment and driving the success of our self-insurance initiatives.


Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission offers a robust benefit package including:

  • Monday-Friday schedule
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
  • Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
  • (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
  • Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
  • (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

 

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

  • Manages the Springfield Office of Self-Insurance and all Self-Insurance related tasks.
  • Manages personal company workload.
  • Performs highly responsible functions coordinating and assisting with the operation of the self-insurance program.
  • Serves as a working supervisor.
  • 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 business or public administration.
  • Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

  • Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience analyzing financial statements to evaluate the financial strength of companies by applying financial accounting ratios per self-insurance regulations.
  • Requires two (2) years of experience working with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and Self-Insurance program including the policies, procedures, and rules to approve companies applying for self-insurance.
  • Requires working computer knowledge of Dynamics 365 and Self-Insurance Office’s CRM and Portal applications to process self-insurance applications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers three (3) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience analyzing complex financial statements.
  • Prefers two (2) years' experience working with workers' compensation self-insurance policies, procedures, and rules.
  • Prefers working computer knowledge of Dynamics 365 and Self-Insurance Office’s CRM and Portal applications.
  • Prefers two (2) years of experience working with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Prefers undergraduate degree in accounting.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Work Location: 400 S 9th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Agency Contact: wcc.hr@illinois.gov
Email: wcc.hr@illinois.gov
Phone #: 312-814-6500
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

This position does contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

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 Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission resolves disputes between employees and employers regarding work-related injuries and illnesses. A case is first tried by an arbitrator, whose decision may be reviewed by a panel of three commissioners. Cases may then be appealed to the circuit court, Appellate Court, and Illinois Supreme Court. Like most court systems, the vast majority of disputes are resolved by settlement.

 

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
  • wcc.hr@illinois.gov


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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