DOC Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a Human Resources Representative to serve as a Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator for all military leave types in assigned areas. The position performs professional human resources work; monitors and tracks military leaves used by staff; prepares and tracks related correspondence; backs up other coordinators in the Compliance and Control Unit; and maintains unit files, records, and documents. Other duties may be assigned when reasonably within the scope of the role. The position is based at IDOC headquarters in Springfield, Illinois. The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off. Hybrid work may be available from one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Travel, including overnight stays when appropriate, may be required. Overtime is a condition of employment and may include scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute work in the evenings and on weekends.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
- One year of professional experience, preferably in human resources, or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.
- Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
- Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
- Ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, when requested or required.
- Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in support of departmental digital enhancements and transformation efforts.
- Must abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience interpreting and applying the Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Contracts, and policies and procedures.
- At least one year of experience interpreting and applying USERRA and ISERRA.
- At least one year of experience interpreting and applying military orders as they relate to leaves of absence.
- At least two years of experience coordinating and tracking leaves of absence.
- At least two years of experience working in a human resources office in a public- or private-sector agency.
- At least one year of experience communicating in oral and written formats.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator for all military leave types in assigned areas.
- Perform professional human resources assignments related to military leaves of absence.
- Monitor and track military leave types utilized by staff in assigned areas.
- Prepare military leave correspondence and track that correspondence.
- Provide backup coverage to other Military Leaves of Absence Coordinators in the Compliance and Control Unit.
- Prepare and maintain files, records, and documents for the unit.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- Retirement plan and pension benefits, including Tier II vesting at 10 years and retirement awards for 20-year service.
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
- Paid state holidays, 13–14 days annually.
- Three paid personal business days annually.
- Twelve paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over from year to year.
- Ten to 25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment.
- Twelve weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Flexible schedules and hybrid options in some program areas.
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
