PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more Information, Please See https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13766755 Job **Requisition ID:** 58757**\ Opening Date:** 10/01/2026**\ Closing Date:** 10/16/2026**\ Agency:** Department of Children and Family Services**\ Class Title:**PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015**\ Skill Option:**General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel**\ Bilingual Option:**None**\ Salary:** Anticipated Starting Salary \$8,571 to \$10,500 Monthly**\ Job Type:** Salaried**\ Category:**Full Time**\ Number of Vacancies:** 1**\ Bargaining Unit Code:**None**\ Merit Comp Code:**Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage\ Work Hours:** Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm\Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability:** 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs**\ Headquarter Location:** 1255 Bond St , Naperville, Illinois, 60563**\ Work County:** DuPage Agency Contact:** Fisayo Oyadeyi**\ \ ** 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 youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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. ## **Position Overview** The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Regional Contracts Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position will manage and oversee the activities of contracts and day care eligibility units within the region, providing oversight of professional staff engaged in the review and monitoring of contracts with purchase of service providers. Additionally, this position conducts monitoring reviews and analyzes cost reports and vendor/service provider billings, helping to ensure the Department receives the highest value of services for the money spent. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual to help ensure that DCFS gets the most value for their contract dollars. 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 Regional Contracts Administrator Serves as full line supervisor Utilizes centralized computer systems to ensure and track that all functions of contract monitoring areaccomplished for the region, including the fiscal, technical, and programmatic aspects of contracts through review offinancial cost reports, budgets, certified audits, licensing, field office personnel, and service providers Interacts with regional staff, Central Office Contract Administration staff, and private vendor/service provideragencies to ensure Departmental objectives re garding purchase of service contracts and grant compliance andprocedures are administered and followed Plans, establishes, and coordinates the overall negotiating strategy for the region as related to the funding,contracting, and delivery of purchased services Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove. ## **Minimum Qualifications** Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably withcoursework in business or public administration. Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.