Security Local Operations Manager

Job Requisition :

Job Requisition :51955
Closing Date: 01/02/2026
Agency:Department of Employment Security
Class

Title:

PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary - $8,281 - $10,000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: La Salle
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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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 Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as an Employment Security Local Operations Manager. This position will direct subordinate supervisors and staff in the delivery of unemployment insurance and employment services to clients. Responsibilities include involvement in financial and non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) negotiations and other activities as they relate to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), overseeing daily operations of assigned offices, and developing and implementing an annual plan of service.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong knowledge of state and federal unemployment insurance legislation and is dedicated to providing unemployment insurance benefits and employment services to clients. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills, strong leadership skills, and professional supervisory experience in an employment service program, social service program or related area providing employment, human resource development or social welfare services.

IDES offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois job seekers.

• Serves as an Employment Security Local Operations Manager for an assigned area
• Directs the delivery of unemployment insurance services and employment services to clients
• Serves as full-line supervisor
• Serves as a liaison to external and internal parties regarding local office operations
• Represents the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and maintain relationships with the Local Workforce Investment Boards (LWIBs) and partners
• Keeps abreast of new developments in applicable laws, rules and regulations as they apply to unemployment insurance and employment services
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience or five (5) years of professional experience in a public or business organization

• Two (2) years of managerial experience in an unemployment insurance or employment services program, or a program in a related area providing employment, human resource…