Job Description

 Agency : Department of Agriculture 
Closing Date/Time: 09/13/2024 
Salary:  $6,137-$9,178 anticipated starting monthly salary
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 39521

Job Responsibilities

1. Plans, develops, directs, delivers and conducts workshops and career fairs.

2. Serves as agency DEIA Coordinator.

3. Administers the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs.

4. Under direction, provides support to the Agricultural Equity Commission.

5. Participates in cross training to learn other areas of responsibility in the Bureau of Human Resources.

6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
2. Requires two years of professional human resources experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers one year of professional experience in conducting in person/virtual recruiting events.
2. Prefers one year of professional experience in implementing outreach initiatives in a professional environment.
3. Prefers experience with public speaking in front of groups of people.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to successfully pass a background check.
2. Requires a valid drivers license and the ability to travel in support of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Work Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact:  

Bureau of Human Resources

Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov

Phone #:217-785-5099

Posting Group: Employee Services

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

The Bureau of Human Resources is seeking to hire an employee to fulfill the role of Human Resource Specialist - DEIA Coordinator/Recruiting Manager. This position will play a key role in recruiting diverse candidates for the wide variety of positions available at the department. The ideal candidate will be courteous, outgoing, and strive to treat others with dignity and equality. The individual must be highly organized and be able to complete a variety of technical functions within a fast-paced office.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people statewide, with several hundred more temporary employees hired during 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 program.

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
• 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

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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