About this role
Job Requisition ID: 53111
Posting Date: 01/26/2026
Closing Date: 02/09/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $12,214-$13,055/Monthly ($146,570 - $156,665/Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
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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.
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. DoIT is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our team supporting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The DoIT Team at IDNR is leading a transformation to modernize the way citizens interact with the State of Illinois agency responsible for the management and care of our natural resources. The Chief Information Officer should have in-depth knowledge of the current and up-and-coming trends in the IT field and be highly proficient in the discipline of application development, business process improvement, budgeting and fiscal management, operational effectiveness, project management, and team development. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, professional, communicate effectively, and possess excellent organizational skills. The selected candidate will apply strategy and organizational planning to improve service delivery, enhance technology solutions, and continue to align with DoIT enterprise direction to ensure compliance across all systems and applications within the IDNR CIO’s purview. Experience managing customer relationships, collaborating with architects, team leads, designers, product managers, quality control, documentation, finance officers, and executive team members is highly preferred. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois 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
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) supporting the IL Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), acting as principal policy formulating administrator for the management process for IDNR Information Technology (IT) services.
- Develops technology vision, leadership, and strategic direction to align technology solutions and initiatives with the overall goals of the IDNR and compliance with DoIT Enterprise standards.
- Establishes goals, develops strategies, and monitors performance to ensure operational effectiveness of DoIT/IDNR.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Serves as Agency spokesperson and Director’s primary advisor, representing the DoIT Secretary and GCIO through direct personal contact before Executive Agencies, boards, and commissions, including a variety of Federal and State agencies as well as local units of government.
- Develops, prepares, and submits an annual operating budget and monitors financial aspects of DoIT/IDNR.
- Keeps abreast of current and advancing Information Technology by reviewing and evaluating current literature reflecting advancements in Information Technology.
- 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 (4) four years of college, preferably with course work in Management Information Systems, data processing, telecommunication or directly related information technology field.
- Requires (4) four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing or telecommunications in a public or business organization.
- Requires four (4) years of experience supervising a team of IT professionals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four (4) years of professional experience managing a state-of-the art large scale IT operation, including oversight of IT services, systems, staff and vendor relationships.
- Four (4) years of experience developing, implementing, interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
- Four (4) years of professional experience in enterprise-level strategic planning, governance, and decision-making to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
- Four (4) years of professional experience analyzing complex administrative or operational programs and developing and implementing an effective course of action.
- Four (4) years of professional experience developing, preparing, and submitting an annual operating budget.
- Four (4) years of Enterprise IT Project management leadership experience.
- Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action to resolve.
- Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to others with clarity and precision with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships.
- Masters’ degree in management information systems, computer systems or related field.
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
- Requires the ability to pass a position-specific, agency required background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies (OEIG) of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
- Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.
The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Brittany Vespa
[email protected]
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
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.
Statement of Economic Interests: This position is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.
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What you'll do
- The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will lead the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) in supporting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) by developing technology vision and strategic direction. The CIO will also oversee operational effectiveness and serve as a principal policy formulating administrator for IT services.
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