Public Service Administrator

Position details:

• Job Requisition
• Closing Date: 03/02/2026
• Agency:
  Department of Children and Family Services
• Class
  
  Title:
  
  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
• Skill Option:
  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
• Bilingual Option:
  None
• Salary:
  Anticipated Starting Salary: $9,000 - $11,000 / month (Full Range: $7,966 - $14,244)
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category:
  Full Time
• County:
  Statewide posting - County to be determined after candidate selection
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code:
  None
• Merit Comp Code:
  Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or
• of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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 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.

• Serves as Associate Deputy Director of Communications
• Responds to media and press inquiries in media markets throughout the state, some of which may be of a sensitive, controversial nature, or assigns staff to respond
• Provides input to the Deputy Director in the development and implementation of collaborative communications statewide with the DCFS/Child Welfare Contributing Agency system, DCFS advisory boards, Child Death Review Team, and other public, nonprofit, and private partners
• Serves as full line supervisor; through subordinate administrators, oversees the Departments statewide marketing programs and special events/community relations efforts
• Drives or travels to attend, support, and provide guidance on special events, including but not limited to the Springfield and Du Quoin State Fairs, Scholarship luncheon, Midnight Circus, FIREE Awards, and other events as assigned
• Serves as a representative of the Deputy Director in collaborating with the Governor's Office and other government agencies regarding highly sensitive, complex responses, reaffirming the Department's position on sensitive, controversial issues
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, or liberal arts
• Requires three years of related administrative experience in media relations, communications, public affairs, or a comparable area