Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 47587 
Closing Date: 06/13/2025
​Agency:  Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: $ 8,200.00-$9,600.00 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Confidential Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

**** A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING ****

***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***

Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended. 

*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*

POSTING IDENTIFICATION# 47587

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 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Division of Administration is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the statewide LABOR RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR located in Springfield, IL. The selected candidate will possess strong communication skills and be willing to use innovative ways to guide the Agency labor relations program and ensure conformance to the Statewide labor relations policies and practices. This individual should also possess the knowledge and experience to initiate and establish policies, standards and procedural guidelines for the management team and work with our Labor partners on employees issues.

The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).

We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Chief Labor Relations Administrator for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Directs the Agency-wide labor relations program and ensures conformance to the Statewide labor relations policies and practices.
• Serves as Chief Labor Relations spokesperson for the Agency:
• Serve as a member of a negotiations team, representing the Agency in the negotiation of Statewide agreements and supplemental agreements with the various bargaining units.
• Develops and implements Agency labor relations training program
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in labor relations within a public or private business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least (3) three years of experience with a public or private business’ programs and service objectives, activities and operational systems.
• Prefers at least (3) three years of experience participating in Master and Supplemental Contract Negotiation(s) with labor partners.
• Prefers at least (3) three years of experience in analyzing and interpreting labor and employment contracts within a public or private organization.
• Prefers at least (3) three years of experience in serving in a liaison or representative capacity in contract negotiations, labor management meetings, supplemental negotiations, Civil Service Commission (CSC) hearings.
• Prefers at least (3) three years of direct experience with internal administrative investigatory practices.
• Prefers at least (3) three years of experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships, both internally and externally in a public or private organization.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a current valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.
• Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires the ability to use an Agency issued cell phone.

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

  Work Hours: 8:30-5 Mon-Fri 
Work Location: 2520 West Iles Avenue Springfield, IL 62704 
Agency Contact: Kathy Taylor
Email: kathy.taylor@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-1745
Posting Group: Employee Services

Agency statement : The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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