Audit, Collections, & Discovery Specialist (Information Services Specialist I, Opt. A)

Job Requisition ID: 59907 Opening Date: 10/27/2026Closing Date: 11/12/2026Agency: Department of Innovation and TechnologyClass Title: INFORMATION SERVICES SPEC I (21161) Skill Option: Application Services- Information Technology- UMP Credential Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary: $5,834 monthly; Full range: $5,834-$8,307Job Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 2Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:15pm (work hours may vary)
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact:

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.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as an Audit, Collections, & Discovery Specialist in supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) assisting higher level Application Services staff in performing a range of application services of limited complexity for the enhancement and maintenance of the GenTax Integrated System. In this role you will perform limited applications programming support of the GenTax system and receive instruction in understanding and applying modern systems methodology and standard operating procedures in performing the structured phases of a system lifecycle. In addition, you will receive instructions in the understanding and application of modern systems methodology and standard operating procedures in performing the structured phases of a system lifecycle. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply to join the DoIT team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, serves as an Audit, Collections, & Discovery Specialist in the Audit, Collections, & Discovery Unit for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) assisting higher level Application Services staff in performing a range of application services of limited complexity for the enhancement and maintenance of the GenTax Integrated System.
• Performs applications programming support of the GenTax system of limited complexity by writing SQL using SQL Server to be used in the business objects or as stand-alone queries.
• Receives instruction in understanding and applying modern systems methodology and standard operating procedures in performing the structured phases of a system lifecycle.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with course work in application services or directly related fields.
  OR
• Requires satisfactory completion of an agency sponsored training program.

Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the stated requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of a qualifying examination

Preferred Qualifications

• Elementary knowledge of C#.
• Elementary knowledge of SQL Server.
• Elementary knowledge of coding or testing business objects.
• Elementary knowledge of Information Technology concepts and principles.
• Elementary knowledge of the theories and functions of computer systems.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a tax compliance and position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to (50) pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

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

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.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com