DOC Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to hire a Human Resources Representative to serve as a Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator for all military leaves of absence types. In addition, this position will perform professional human resources assignments, monitor and track all military leaves of absence types utilized by staff, prepare and track military leaves of absence correspondence, serve as backup to other Military Leaves of Absence Coordinators, and prepare and maintain files, records and documents for the unit.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

• Under direction, serves as a Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator for all military leave of absence types for assigned areas.
• Performs professional human resources assignments for assigned areas for military leaves of absence.
• Monitors and tracks all military leave of absence types utilized by staff for assigned areas.
• Prepares military leaves of absence correspondence and tracks such correspondence.
• Serves as backup to other Military Leaves of Absence Coordinators in the Compliance and Control Unit.
• Prepares and maintains files, records, and documents for the unit.
• 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.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience, preferably in human resources, or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience interpreting and applying the Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Contracts, and policies and procedures.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of working experience interpreting and applying the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (ISERRA).
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience interpreting and applying military orders as they relate to leaves of absences.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience coordinating and tracking leaves of absences.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in a human resources office in a public or private sector agency.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience communicating in both oral and written formats.

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• 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 ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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