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Governor of Illinois

Deputy Chief EEO/Affirmative Action Officer (PSA, Opt 1)

Governor of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Requisition ID: 50736

Start Date:

10/16/25 Closing Date:

10/30/2025 Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services

BPIS:

09634 Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: None Salary:

Anticipated starting salary range $9,500 - 11,500. Job Type:

Salaried Category: Full Time County:

Cook Number of Vacancies:

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

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a

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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.

Position overview: The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Personnel and Administrative Services is seeking to hire a Deputy Chief Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action (AA) Officer. In this critical role, you will assist in the review and resolution of highly complex EEO/AA matters and work collaboratively within a dynamic team environment to uphold equity, inclusion, and compliance across the agency. The ideal candidate will be professional, organized, and results-oriented, with exceptional communication skills and a strong commitment to public service.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

Monday-Friday work schedule

Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)

Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.

New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.

Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.

(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

Essential Functions

Under administrative direction, serves as Deputy Chief Equal Employment Office (EEO)/Affirmative Action (AA)Officer serving as an advanced specialist, performing the most complex, highly specialized, professional personnelduties by developing and evaluating policies, procedures, and systems for implementation of the legal requirementsof Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and 504 provisions applicable to the Illinois Department of Healthcare &Family Services

Researches and evaluates reports and/or complaints of discrimination

Receives, researches, and evaluates requests for reasonable accommodation

Identifies, develops, and evaluates alternative employment opportunities for employees suffering permanentlydisabling conditions

Develops the ADA/504 Chapter for the Agency’s Annual Aff…

Reviews and evaluates Agency contractual agreements with vendors and suppliers

Serves as management liaison with CMS, the BAS, facilities security personnel, the State Fire Marshall, and theFire Department in the development of an emergency evacuation plan for Agency work locations

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably withcourses in business or public administration

Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience investigating and researching Equal Employment Opportunitydiscrimination and complaints

Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience reviewing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/504 cases/issues

Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience interpreting a Personnel Code, Personnel Rules and Pay Plan for a public or private organization

Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience developing and evaluating policies and procedures for implementation of legal requirements of ADA and 504 provisions for a public or private organization

Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience conducting training regarding ADA and 504 provisions

Conditions of Employment

Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history

Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607 Email:

HFS.DPASApps@illinois.gov Posting Group:

Leadership & Management

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