CENTRAL/SOUTHERN LABOR RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 58223 
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 09/18/2026
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 $9,167 to $10,833 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC010 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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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.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Central/Southern Labor Relations Administrator.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Serves as Central/Southern Region Labor Relations Administrator
• Provides information and technical assistance to management staff regarding appropriate discipline measures and procedures, grievances, employee evaluations, proof status, collective bargaining contracts, interpretations of CMS rules and procedures, employee-related problems, etc.
• Conducts third level grievance hearings
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Reviews procurement business case contracts (PBC's) to interpret the nature of work performed within the PBC's
• Serves as the Department’s representative at various meetings relating to labor relations issues
• Maintains and revises policies, procedures, handbooks, manuals, management training curriculum, etc.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above