Regional Bureau Chief

Job

Requisition
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Class

Title:

PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:
General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary:
Anticipated Salary: $11,809 - $12,226 per month ($141,708 - $146,712 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Union

Number of Vacancies : 1
Bargaining Unit Code:
None
Merit Comp Code:
Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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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.

The Office of Inspector General is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented Regional Bureau Chief for the Southern Region. The Regional Bureau Chief will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating, through subordinate section supervisors, the activities of the Southern Region investigations, assigning cases and monitoring the progress of OIG investigations and reviews, which includes reviewing investigations of allegations of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, deaths or serious injuries in State-operated facilities and community agencies.

The Office of Inspector General assists individuals with physical, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and assists agencies and facilities in prevention of efforts by investigating all reports of abuse, neglect and mistreatment in a timely manner, to foster humane, competent, respectful and caring treatment of individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate must have prior investigative experience and maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

• Serves as Regional Bureau Chief.
• Assigns cases and monitors the progress of OIG investigations and reviews, which includes reviewing investigations of allegations of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, deaths, or serious injuries in State-operated facilities and community agencies.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Reviews prepared cases for all administrative and criminal reporting to determine accuracy and appropriateness.
• Develops, coordinates and tracks appropriate training for all investigative staff, searches for and implements new and innovative methods to improve the quality of the investigatory process.
• Develops and continually assesses the goals and objectives of the assigned region.
• Reviews all incident report forms and investigations conducted by facility and/or community agencies for compliance with accepted investigative practice, quality and thoroughness.
• Serves as liaison to the appropriate investigative personnel of the Department of State Police, Public Health, Children and…