Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 53238
Closing Date: 02/23/2026
​Agency: Department of Labor
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,500.00 - 10,500.00/month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

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Posting Identification Number 53238

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.

As a State of Illinois Department of Labor 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

Position Statement

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values its staff? The Department of Labor is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, and problem-solving environment. This position serves as the Compliance & Investigations Manager. In this role, you will assist the Division Manager in the Fair Labor Standards (FLS) Division of the Illinois Department of Labor. FLS is responsible for assisting people in recovery of unpaid wages as required by the various laws enforced by the Department. If you are interested in helping your fellow citizens recoup the wages they are owed, we invite you to apply for this position. If you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the Department of Labor Team!

Essential Functions

• Interprets and applies statutes and manages the labor law enforcement program activities under the ComplianceUnit, including those related to Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, Child Labor Law, Day and Temporary Labor Services Act, Minimum Wage Law, Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, One Day Rest in Seven Act, Consumer Coverage and Disclosure Act, School Visitation Rights Act and Private Employment Agency Act.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Supports the statewide operations of the FLS licensing, registration, and permit programs. Develops and monitors procedures and systems for Child Labor, DTLSA, NALA, ODRISA, PEA and other FLS licenses, registrations, and permits.
• Conducts both complaint-based and proactive investigations under laws enforced by the Fair Labor Standards Division.
• Assists the Division Manager with management and oversight of the Fair Labor Standards Division.
• 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, preferably with courses in Law Enforcement.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement or investigative program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience with federal, state, or municipal labor laws, such as those enforced by the IL Department of Labor.
• Three (3) years of experience conducting complex labor law investigations.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience with bargaining unit employees.
• Two (2) years of experience exercising judgment in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• 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.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is one of Illinois' most important and dynamic Agencies. With an annual budget of $22.6 million, and an authorized staff of more than 145 full‐time employees, IDOL has the capacity and capability to provide administration and enforcement of over 25 labor and safety Laws. At IDOL, we take pride in our Agency's mission: to promote and protect the rights, wages, welfare, working conditions, safety, and health of Illinois workers, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, color, or sexual orientation, through enforcement of state labor laws, and to safeguard the public through regulation of amusement rides and to ensure compliance with all other labor standards.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Flex Schedule Optional) No remote work through probationary period
Headquarter Location: 115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Danielle Routh
Email dol.hr@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-786-0744
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Legal, Audit & Compliance

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

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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