Government & Public Sector Jobs in Chicago, IL (Now Hiring) — 1,360 open — Page 6

Teacher 9-12 English (Bilingual)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$16M raised

CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…

Skills: Instructional planning, Classroom management, Bilingual Spanish-English, Lesson planning, Student assessment

Regular Teacher (5-6 REG Math/Science)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$16M raised

CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…

Skills: Instructional planning, Classroom management, Lesson plan development, Student assessment, Behavior management

CLINICAL NURSE I - CORONARY CARE UNIT

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level$1M raised

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will e…

Skills: Critical care nursing, Patient assessment, Nursing care planning, Emergency response, Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

ASSOCIATE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior$1M raised

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: [email protected] When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in t…

Skills: Clinical leadership, Administrative leadership, Regulatory compliance, Performance improvement, Lean

School-Based Miscellaneous

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level$16M raised

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goa…

Skills: Student supervision, Customer service, Interpersonal skills, Communication, Building monitoring

Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027!)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

Entry level

Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience.…

Skills: Electrical Engineering, CADD, Power System Analysis, Electrical Distribution Design, Lighting Calculations

Special Ed Classroom Assistant

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$16M raised

CLASS TITLE: Special Education Classroom Assistant CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid tea…

Skills: Special education support, Tutoring, Personal hygiene assistance, Behavior management, Classroom assistance

CLINICAL NURSE I - OPERATING ROOM NURSING

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$38/hr–$52/hr

Entry level$1M raised

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the National Nurses Organizing Committee. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will e…

Skills: Perioperative nursing, Scrub nursing, Circulating nursing, Patient assessment, Surgical assistance

Transactions Specialist II

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$22/hr–$28/hr

Entry level$1.6B raised

Are you detail oriented and energized by a fast-paced, production-based environment with opportunities for career growth? Join Receivables Operations to help ensure customer and account information is captured accurately…

Skills: Data entry, Alphanumeric data entry, Attention to detail, Productivity, Accuracy

Anticipated SY 26-27 Assistant Principal

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior$16M raised

CLASS TITLE: Assistant Principal CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the direction of the school principal, takes charge of the school in the absence of the school principal, and assists in the direction and coordination…

Skills: Educational Leadership, School Administration, Budgeting, Student Discipline, Teacher Supervision

School-Based Miscellaneous

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level$16M raised

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goa…

Skills: Student supervision, Customer service, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Building monitoring

Marketing Manager (Public Sector)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level$85M raised

🌍 We’re making security suck less for developers. Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We bui…

Skills: Marketing strategy, Public sector marketing, Defense industry marketing, Government buyer messaging, Campaign execution

JPD - Deputy Chief Probation Officer

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior

Job Title: Deputy Chief Probation Officer Grade: 22 Step 431 Non-Union: Salary: $109,309 Job Summary The Deputy Chief Probation Officer (DCPO) serves as a senior manager responsible for providing leadership, management, …

Skills: Leadership, Staff supervision, Performance management, Case management, Quality assurance

INDEPENDENT LIVING/TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$6k–$9k/mo

Mid level

Job Requisition ID: 56395 Opening Date: 09/08/2026 Closing Date: 09/22/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218 Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: …

Skills: Case management, Social work, Child welfare, Communication, Leadership

Director of Government Relations (3668)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$115k–$129k/yr

Senior+

Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago - Chicago, IL 60602Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelors DegreeSalary Range: $115,000.00 - $128,500.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: HybridThe Director of Government Relations lea…

Skills: Government relations, Public policy, Strategic planning, Relationship building, Advocacy

SPECIAL ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$10k–$12k/mo

Mid level

Job Requisition ID: 58540 Opening Date: 09/08/2026 Closing Date: 10/06/2026 ​Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: Special License - Illinois L…

Skills: Legal advice, Legal research, Administrative law, Litigation, Regulatory compliance

GRANT SPECIALIST

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$6k–$8k/mo

Entry level

Job Requisition ID: 57509 Opening Date: 09/08/2026 Closing Date: 09/22/2026 Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority Class Title: CRIM JUSTICE SPEC I - 10231 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Antici…

Skills: Grant management, Budget monitoring, Compliance monitoring, Technical assistance, Data analysis

ELEVATOR INSPECTOR - Cook County

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$6k–$9k/mo

Senior

Job Requisition ID: 58018 Opening Date: 09/08/2026 Closing Date: 09/22/2026 Agency: Office of the State Fire Marshal Class Title: ELEVATOR INSPECTOR - 13495 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,457 Monthly; Full Range …

Skills: Elevator inspection, Safety compliance, Accident investigation, Technical reporting, Communication

PSA - FOIA OFFICER

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$9k–$11k/mo

Mid level

Job Requisition ID: 58315 Division/Section/Unit: Office of Legal Affairs/ FOIA/ FOIA HR Tracking #: 38223 Position Title: FOIA Officer- Public Service Administrator 8L Opening Date: 09/08/2026 Closing Date: 09/22/2026 Ag…

Skills: Freedom of Information Act, Legal research, Document analysis, Regulatory compliance, Legal drafting

Advocate

San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid

$87k–$93k/yr

Mid level

Overview NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) works to safeguard the Earth, its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. NRDC combines the power of more than 3 million me…

Skills: Advocacy, Policy development, Coalition-building, Public speaking, Legislative testimony

Frequently asked questions

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Chicago, IL right now?

There are currently 1,360 open government & public sector positions in Chicago, IL listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Chicago, IL?

Companies currently hiring include Chicago Public Schools, Cook County Government, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Chicago Transit Authority, OpenGov Inc., among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Chicago, IL?

Yes — 279 of the 1360 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (50 remote, 229 hybrid).

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