Deputy Director

Illinois Secretary of State • Springfield, IL

1d • $85,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as the Deputy Director of the Accounting Revenue Department; plans, develops, directs and coordinates operating and program activities; represents the Director in assigned areas of public, inter-departmental and inter-governmental relationships, directs Departmental operations and personnel in absence of the Director.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college preferably with major coursework in business or public administration and three years of managerial experience in a private or public organization.
• Requires thorough knowledge of modern management practices, techniques and procedures.
• Requires thorough knowledge of staff utilization and motivation.
• Requires extensive knowledge of modern techniques utilized in program research, development and implementation.
• Requires extensive knowledge of effective communications techniques including computer applications.
• Requires extensive knowledge of state government organization and functions.
• Requires extensive knowledge in budgeting in a governmental organization.
• Requires ability to develop, establish and maintain effective working relationships with public, private and other governmental organizations.
• Requires ability to develop operational and program objectives within the framework of legislated functions and professional philosophies.
• Requires ability to direct and coordinate the functions and activities of a variety of professional, management and operational personnel.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in the day-to-day operations of the Department including the execution, formulation and implementation of policies, rules and regulations; interacts with management and supervisory personnel of all divisions and sections of the Department.
• Assists the Director with, and /or participates in the development and review of legislation and in the implementation of new legislation affecting Department operations and programs.
• Serves as office manager of the Administration Division of the Department under the direct supervision of the Director; actively participates in the control and maintenance of the Department fiscal functions.
• Implements, develops and coordinates research projects for the overall improvement and productivity of the Department.
• Acts as liaison with other Secretary of State departments, intergovernmental agencies, public and private organizations and the general public, including but not limited to: serving as Emergency Response coordinator, FOIA response coordinator, Acts as designee for the Director in various committee and organizational assignments.
• Serves as the audit liaison and/or assists with both internal and external audit requests for the Department.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager