TPL Section Manager (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT.3)

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Date:  Sep 30, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  41557

Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology

Position Title: Senior Public Administrator, Opt. 3

Job Posting ID: IS41557

BPIS:

Start Date: 09/30/2024
Closing Date: 10/15/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,825 - $18,478 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None


****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.

 

Position Overview:

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 TPL Section Manager for the Third Party Liability (TPL) section of the Bureau of Medicaid Management Information Systems & Services (MMIS) supporting Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). This position will manage and review technical activities for the maintenance and utilization of TPL midrange applications and other unit subsystems, as well as serve as a full line supervisor. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing a major computer-based information system. 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

 

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.

Essential Functions

  • Subject to management approval, serves as the Third Party Liability (TPL) Section Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Healthcare & Family Services (HFS), managing and reviewing technical and complex analytical activities for the maintenance and utilization of the TPL midrange applications and other unit subsystems
  • Serves as a full line supervisor
  • Reviews and analyzes requests from system users
  • Consults with users and production staff to discuss system and program problems, develops solutions, and solves problem areas
  • Coordinates the testing and implementation of system modifications
  • 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 four (4) years of college preferably with courses 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
  • Requires four (4) years of professional experience supervising IT professionals

Preferred Qualifications

  • Four (4) years of professional experience overseeing a major computer based information system such as the Third Party Liability (TPL).
  • Four (4) years of professional experience planning activities for both short and long term goals, including those with federally mandated deadlines 
  • Four (4) years of professional experience interpreting statutes, regulations, rules, and policies relating to Third Party Liability
  • Four (4) years of technical, analytical experience reviewing system change requests, analyzing and assessing the impact on computer programs, providing a written analysis to the business partner as to the feasibility, cost, development time and return on investment of the requested change
  • Four (4) years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Four (4) years of professional experience with organizational staff planning, utilization and employee motivation to provide training, knowledge transfer and employee development to ensure proper levels of system support are maintained
  • Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action to resolve
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

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 ability to travel in performance of duties
  • Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity
  • Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Requires ability to use agency-supplied equipment (cell phone, laptop, etc.)
  • Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties
  • Requires ability to lift and carry objects 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
    • The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Work Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Email: HFS.DPASApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management


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


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