Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 53981
Opening Date: 03/12/2026
Closing Date: 03/26/2026
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $11,000 - $13,000 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)

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.

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.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Chief of the Office of Child and Family Policy. Subject to management approval, this position will direct and control the operation of the policy analysis program, providing expert clinical review and consultation regarding proposed policies and procedures. The position will manage the scope and format of the policy analysis program and provide oversight of professional and administrative staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in providing leadership in the review of policies impacting the Department’s operations and services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Chief of the Office of Child and Family Policy
• Directs, coordinates, and develops a policy and procedure review clearinghouse
• Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff
• Directs the review and analysis of all Departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state statutes and federal regulations
• Represents the Department before other state agencies and governmental entities, private and public organizations, and other community and professional groups
• Manages and coordinates the ongoing review of agency procedure manuals and bulletins
• 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 years of college
• Requires four years of professional experience in the evaluation of complex managerial and administrative policies and procedures
• Requires three years of supervisory experience in an administrative, regulatory, or governmental setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers four years of professional experience managing or conducting the drafting and development of policies, rules, and procedures in a public or business organization
• Prefers completion of a master's degree
• Prefers four or more years of experience supervising professional staff in a public or business organization
• Prefers three years of professional experience reviewing proposed legislation to determine its potential impact on the policies of a public or business organization
• Prefers four years of professional experience conducting planning activities on statewide basis in a management capacity
• Prefers three years of professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of
  Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon

Email lillian.koehl@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

PUC#: 90693550

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 Children and Family Services’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:

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