DOC East Moline CC Business Administrator

State of Illinois•East Moline, IL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is seeking a Public Service Administrator, Opt. I (Business Administrator) to serve as the Business Administrator and full-line supervisor at the East Moline Correctional Center. This role involves administering, implementing, and directing accounting and purchasing functions, while ensuring compliance with various standards and regulations. The position requires a strong understanding of fiscal operations and the ability to manage a large budget. The State of Illinois offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for career advancement, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in fiscal operations for a public or business organization.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires the ability to be on call.
Requires the ability to work at various times outside of normal office hours to meet deadlines.
Requires willingness to work within a correctional center.
Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires the ability to pass a drug screen.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least three (3) years of experience performing full range of fiscal functions within a large organization.
Prefers at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience utilizing automated financial systems.
Prefers a bachelors' Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Economics or Accounting.
Prefers experience managing a multi-million-dollar budget for a large organization.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with contract establishment, contract monitoring, and procurement processes.
Prefers more than three (3) years of experience with automated financial systems.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in property control and inventory management.
Prefers at least six (6) months of experience with BidBuy or other procurement software.
Prefers experience interpreting collective bargaining contracts and supervising union covered employees.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Business Administrator.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Administers, implements, and directs accounting functions.
Administers, implements, and monitors purchasing functions.
Remains up-to-date and in compliance with applicable standards of Commission on Accreditation, Administrative Regulations and Directives, Procedures Manual, Statewide Accounting Management System Manual and Local Business Procedure Manual.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)