Looking for a new job? Check out these 5 Illinois government positions hiring in the Metro-East, including one paying $127K!
The Illinois state government is hiring for multiple positions in the metro-east, including roles with salaries up to $127K.
The Illinois state government is expanding its hiring efforts in the metro-east region, offering several job opportunities with competitive salaries. With unemployment rates slightly declining, now is the perfect time to explore the latest positions available in this region.
Whether you're seeking a career in human services, maintenance, or engineering, there are several options to consider. Here’s a breakdown of five prominent positions available in the area:
1. Family and community resource center administrator
- Agency: Department of Human Services
- Salary: $9,500 - $10,600 per month
- Location: East St. Louis
- Level of experience: 3 years of administrative experience in a health or human services organization
- Deadline: April 7, 2025
This job at the Family & Community Resource Center (FCRC) involves supervising casework activities as a full-line supervisor. This includes travelling to establish and maintain effective public relations with employers and other parties.
You can apply here
2. Mental Health Center business administrator
- Agency: Department of Human Services
- Salary: $8,643 - $10,643 per month
- Location: Chester
- Level of experience: 3 years of administrative experience in a public or private organization
- Deadline: April 8, 2025
The Chester Mental Health Center must be prepared to manage operations such as budgeting, staff management, and ensuring the implementation of policies. Candidates must have a degree in a relevant field and a background in administrative work.
You can apply here.
3. Permanency team clerical
- Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
- Salary: $3,852 per month (anticipated starting pay)
- Level of experience: 2 years of office experience and the ability to type accurately at 45 words per minute.
- Location: Belleville
- Deadline: April 9, 2025
The role is perfect for those with exceptional office management duties, as the job entails answering calls, maintaining case files, and providing essential office support. However, the job does require a complete high school education.
You can apply here
4. Maintenance worker power plant
- Agency: Department of Human Services
- Salary: $8,365.92 - $8,700 per month
- Location: Centralia
- Level of experience: A year of relevant experience with semiskilled manual tasks
- Deadline: April 11, 2025
The job includes assisting in plant operations such as: inspecting equipment, performing housekeeping duties, and maintaining water systems. However, the job requires a complete high school education.
You can apply here
5. Engineering technician I
- Agency: Department of Transportation
- Salary: $3,941 per month
- Location: Collinsville
- Level of experience: 2 years of engineering experience
- Deadline: April 21, 2025
While the Engineering technician I position will ensure compliance with specifications for road and bridge construction and assist in field and plant inspections, the listing requires a completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum if you don't have the level of experience established above.
You can apply here