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Job Requisition : 52619
Closing Date: 01/21/2026
Agency: Department of Early Childhood
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $10,417 - $11,250 per month ($125,004 - $135,000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) 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.

*** This position is Exempt from Jurisdiction B of the Illinois Personnel Code under provision of paragraph 4d(3)***

The Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) is seeking to hire an Agency Procurement Officer (APO). The APO is responsible for acting as the policy-formulating administrator of the Department's Procurement Office. This role involves planning, directing, implementing, and managing the procurement process for supplies, services, and construction. The APO ensures compliance with state and agency procurement policies, prepares solicitations, evaluates bids, and oversees the entire procurement process, including contract management and dispute resolution.

Apply today to join a team committed to making Illinois the best place in the nation to raise a family!

Illinois Department of Early Childhood offers a robust benefit package including:

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation,…