PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - HUMAN RESOURCES CHIEF OF STAFF
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 56864
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 07/01/2026
Agency:Illinois State Police
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,000-$12,000 monthly
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
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
Position Overview:
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Human Resources, under the Office of the Director looking to hire a Chief of Staff. Chief of Staff serves as a strategic advisor and operational leader overseeing high‑visibility, sensitive, and often time‑critical initiatives that shape the Bureau’s effectiveness. This role manages complex projects, coordinates cross‑division activities, and ensures seamless communication between the Bureau Chief, division chiefs, and the Director’s Office. Acting as the Bureau’s staffing coordinator, the position reviews and validates staffing and budget documentation, prepares executive‑level correspondence and approvals, and maintains essential records and workflows that support organizational decision‑making. ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply!
The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:
- 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.
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
- Serves as the Chief of Staff to the Bureau Chief, Office of Human Resources, coordinating/managing highly responsible projects or assignments, some of which are sensitive and/or controversial in nature.
- Serves as the staffing coordinator for Office of Human Resources.
- Prepares a variety of sensitive and often confidential correspondence for the Bureau Chief’s signature which includes researching policy and procedures.
- Reviews, evaluates, and develops operating budget for the Bureau.
- Attends meetings and prepares recommendations and information to assist the Bureau Chief in addressing goals and objectives of the Division, represents and speaks on behalf of the Bureau Chief.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required as enumerated in the duties above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers three years of experience working with high-level management in a confidential environment.
- Prefers three years of experience in staff utilization and employee motivation.
- Prefers five years of experience in Human Resource Management, in a progressively responsible role, in a public or private sector environment.
- Prefers three years of experience in labor and employment development.
- Prefers two years of progressive supervisory experience in a public or private sector environment.
- Prefers one year of experience working with sensitive and controversial personnel matters in the private or public sector.
- Prefers two years of experience with strategic planning.
- Prefers two years of experience with filing, records systems, security, and privacy regulations.
- Prefers two years of experience in exercising judgement and discretion in reviewing, establishing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
Conditions on Employment
- Pass the Illinois State Police background investigation.
- Pass the Illinois State Police drug screening.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.
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.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: [[recruiterEmail]]
Email: ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov
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