Job Requisition ID: 48441
Posting Date: 07/14/2025
Closing Date: 07/25/2025
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $8,281 monthly; Full range: $8,281-$12,223 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
Merit Comp Code: None
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.
POSITION OVERVIEW
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. This position serves as the Application Development Manager planning and organizing the analysis, design, programming, implementation, and system support of applications for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT). In this role, you will be responsible for planning and organizing the analysis, design, programming, implementation, and system support of applications. In addition, you will serve as Project Manager for assigned application development projects and as a working supervisor of a team of IT professionals. 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications or directly related fields.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications in a public or business organization.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience managing full-stack application development projects across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including planning, design, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies for software development and project management, including hands-on use of Azure DevOps for backlog grooming, sprint planning, and pipeline monitoring.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience conducting feasibility studies and technical evaluations for system conversions, modernization, or large-scale application enhancements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three (3) years of professional experience managing full-stack application development projects across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including planning, design, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
- Three (3) years of professional experience using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies for software development and project management, including hands-on use of Azure DevOps for backlog grooming, sprint planning, and pipeline monitoring.
- Three (3) years of professional experience conducting feasibility studies and technical evaluations for system conversions, modernization, or large-scale application enhancements.
- Three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining applications using a combination of legacy and modern technologies, including ASP Classic, JavaASP.NET Framework, MVC, SQL, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Services HTML, XML, CSS, and JavaScript-based or related web technologies.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with enterprise tools and systems such as Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, Azure DevOps, SourceSafe version control, Adobe Acrobat/Designer, Active Directory, FTP, Virtual PC & Server, Remedy, Digital Signature Technology, and JAWS.
- Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience managing cross-functional development teams, including assigning and reviewing work, mentoring team members, setting goals, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Extensive knowledge of applying software quality assurance and testing methodologies, including integration testing and use of automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and performance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project documentation, issue tracking, and status reporting, including experience developing and presenting technical documentation to stakeholders and business users.
- Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, including end-users, project sponsors, and executive leadership.
- Ability to develop and effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, cross-agency partners, vendors, and external IT consultants to ensure project success.
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