SPSA - BUREAU CHIEF - BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

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Job Requisition ID: 53849

Closing Date: 03/20/2026

Agency: Department of Agriculture

Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070\)

Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: $9174 \- $11,173 anticipated starting salary monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

The Department of Agriculture seeks an experienced facility manager for the position of Bureau Chief, Buildings and Grounds. This position is an integral part of the team that provides the day\-to \-day operation and maintenance of all facility management functions on the Illinois State and Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. This position supervises two Facility Managers, who provide daily supervision to our teams of trades and buildings \& grounds professionals. We encourage qualified applicants to apply today.

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.

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Bureau Chief for the Bureau of Buildings and Grounds, performing highly responsible managerial functions in determining policy for the operations of the Illinois State and DuQuoin State Fairgrounds and any other Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) property.
• Serves as full\-line supervisor.
• Develops and implements standard operational procedures, policies and techniques to support IDOA with quality facility management services.
• Directs program budget and controls the allocation of expenditures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to (4\) four years of college in business management, property management, facility management or related field.
• Requires (4\) four years of progressively responsible administrative work experience in business management or facility management of a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers experience with facility management operations including livestock facilities and racetrack maintenance.
• Prefers experience in financial management including development and management of budgets.
• Prefers experience in public administration including interaction with internal and external governmental stakeholders.
• Prefers experience working with small business owners and diverse business owners to foster an inclusive and competitive business environment.
• Prefers experience with public speaking.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a name\-based background screening and self\-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license. Overnight travel may be required.
• 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.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5\-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non\-State employment during

state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non\-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector

General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A\-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15\-09\) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• This position will have no remote work capability.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 7:00am \- 3:00pm

Headquarter Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources

Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov

Phone \#: 217\-785\-5099

Posting Group: Leadership \& Management

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.

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

AGR offers a robust benefit package including;

• Monday\-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre\-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn twelve (12\) paid sick days annually
• Ten to twenty\-five (10\-25\) paid vacation days based on years of service
• Employees earn three (3\) paid personal days pro\-rated based on start date
• Thirteen \- Fourteen (13\-14\) paid state holidays annually

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2\.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5\-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non\-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non\-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Term Appointment:

Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four\-year terms at the Director of the Department of Agriculture’s discretion.

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A\-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15\-09\) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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