Government & Public Sector Jobs in Springfield, IL (Now Hiring) — 14 open
Diversified Services Network, Inc.Cost Accountant
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
Diversified Services is seeking a Cost Accountant who will be responsible for auditing and analyzing ongoing projects with county or state agencies. Responsibilities: 1. Manage multiple projects 2. Participate in State a…
Skills: Project Management, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Accounting Systems, Financial Systems
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesACCOUNTANT
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$5k–$7k
Job Requisition ID: 56803 Opening Date: 06/11/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 Agency: State Employee Retirement System Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130, Upward Mobility  Skill Option: None  Bilingua…
Skills: Mathematics, Basic Accounting Principles, Problem Solving, Auditing, Accounts Receivable
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesSenior Application Developer (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A)
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$8k–$12k
Job Requisition ID: 56772  Opening Date: 06/11/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166  Skill Option: App…
Skills: C#, Visual Basic, VB.NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesEXECUTIVE SECRETARY I (UMP)
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$4k–$6k
Job Requisition ID: 53781 IPR#25-01008 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 ​Agency: Department of Transportation Position Title: Executive Secretary I Skill Option: Keyboarding  Salary: Anticipated Starti…
Skills: Keyboarding, Secretarial Duties, Correspondence, File Organization, Receptionist Skills
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesSENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$6k–$10k
Job Requisition ID: 56725 IPR #26-01394 Opening Date: 06/11/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Position Title: Civil Engineer IV  Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $…
Skills: Geotechnical Engineering, Foundation Analysis, Soils Analysis, Civil Engineering, Structural Design
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesEXECUTIVE SECRETARY II UMP
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$5k–$7k
Job Requisition ID: 56563 IPR#26-01433 Opening Date: 06/11/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Position Title: Executive Secretary II, Opt. 2 UMP Skill Option: Keyboarding - Cleri…
Skills: Keyboarding, Office Management, Bookkeeping, Budgetary Principles, Personnel Policies
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesSenior Accounting Manager (Public Service Administrator, Opt 8C)
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$10k–$10k
Job Requisition ID: 56788  Opening Date: 06/11/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 Agency:Department of Innovation and Technology Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015  Skill Option: Specia…
Skills: Financial Statement Preparation, Accounting Program Management, Payroll Management, Accounts Receivable, GAAP/GASB Compliance
Illinois Association of School BoardsDirector, Government Relations
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$99k
The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) is seeking applicants for a full-time director in the Governmental Relations Department at IASB’s Springfield office. This position reports to the Associate Executive Dire…
Skills: Statewide Advocacy Strategy, Relationship Management, Legislative Process, Lobbying, Public Education Knowledge
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesSENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT 8L (DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL, WATER REGULATORY)
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$11k–$13k
Job Requisition ID: 56836 Opening Date: 06/11/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)  Skill Option: Special License - Il…
Skills: Legal Counsel, Regulatory Compliance, Rulemaking, Supervision, Legislative Drafting
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesOffice Associate-DCFS SCR PLU-State Central Register-SPFLD-4pm-12:30am shift - 3 POSITIONS
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$4k–$5k
3 POSITIONS, MON-FRI, 4pm-12:30am shift (2 positions), & TUE-SAT, 4pm-12:30am shift (1 position). Job Requisition ID: 56826  Opening Date: 06/11/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 Agency: Department o…
Skills: Keyboarding, Background Checks, Data Entry, Office Administration, LEADS Certification
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesOFFICE ASSISTANT/MAIL MESSENGER
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$4k–$5k
Job Requisition ID: 56599  Opening Date: 06/11/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010  Skill Option: Mail & Messeng…
Skills: Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Mail Distribution, Inventory Management, Computer Literacy
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesOFFICE ASSOCIATE, Opt. 2
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$4k–$5k
Job Requisition ID: 56621  Opening Date: 06/11/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 Agency: Department of Natural Resources Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015  Skill Option: Keyboarding  Bilingu…
Skills: Keyboarding, Clerical Duties, Data Entry, Customer Service, Permit Processing
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesTRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE II (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV) SENIOR POLICY ADMINISTRATOR
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$6k–$10k
Job Requisition ID: 56699 IPR#25-01023 Opening Date: 06/11/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Class Title: Transportation Executive II Skill Option: None  Sal…
Skills: Policy Lifecycle Management, PowerDMS Administration, Document Review Coordination, Version Control, Policy Compliance Tracking
Illinois Secretary of StateSecurities Examiner II
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$4k–$8k
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Job Title:       Securities Examiner II Division:        Registration & Licensing Union:   …
Skills: Securities Analysis, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Statement Analysis, Investigatory Methods
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesBUREAU CHIEF
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$120k–$144k
Job Requisition ID: 56294  Opening Date: 06/12/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 ​Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)  Skill Option:…
Skills: Fiscal Management, Accounting, Budgeting, Internal Audit, Financial Analysis
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesBUSINESS OPERATIONS AND DATA ANALYST
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$82k–$119k
​Job Requisition ID: 56270  Opening Date: 06/12/2026 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 ​Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS ANALYST II - 25542  Skill Opti…
Skills: Data Analysis, Statistical Review, Project Management, Excel, Tableau
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesLegal Counsel - Contracts and Legal Agreements (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$102k–$120k
Job Requisition ID: 56147 Opening Date: 05/14/2026 Closing Date: 06/16/2026 Agency: Department of Early Childhood Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015  Skill Option: Special License - Ill…
Skills: Contract Drafting, Legal Counsel, Procurement Law, Legal Analysis, Legal Research
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesLOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FIELD ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$7k–$11k
Job Requisition ID: 55692 IPR#26-01401 Opening Date: 06/01/2026 Closing Date: 06/15/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Position Title: Civil Engineer V Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,837 Monthly…
Skills: Civil Engineering, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Budget Approval, Technical Review
Frequently asked questions
How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Springfield, IL right now?
There are currently 14 open government & public sector positions in Springfield, IL listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Springfield, IL?
Companies currently hiring include Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Diversified Services Network, Inc., Illinois Association of School Boards, Illinois Secretary of State, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Springfield, IL?
Yes — 7 of the 14 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (0 remote, 7 hybrid).
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