Position Description: Executive I
Job Requisition ID: 57421
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 08/27/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,135 monthly; Full Range $6,135-$9,187 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 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. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.Position OverviewThe Executive I position serves as a sourcing specialist for emergencies and small purchases. This individual will process small purchases agency-wide, provide technical assistance on emergency procurements and small purchases, and coordinate compliance, documentation, and reporting for emergency and small purchase activity. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Essential Functions- Under direction of the Sourcing Supervisor, serves as a sourcing specialist for emergencies and small purchases.
- Processes small purchases agency-wide.
- Provides technical assistance on emergency procurements and small purchases.
- Coordinates compliance, documentation, and reporting for emergency and small purchase activity.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
- Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Specialized Skills- Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in contract processing and monitoring procurement processes in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications- Prefers at least one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in contract processing and monitoring procurement processes in a public or business organization.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience processing public sector procurements.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience utilizing BidBuy or comparable state, federal, or enterprise procurement system.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience drafting procurement documentation such as solicitations, justifications, or compliance forms.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience supporting compliance documentation, audit response, or records management for procurement files.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience providing technical assistance on procurement thresholds, methods, or compliance requirements.
Conditions of Employment- 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.
Work Hours: See below
8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: 1000 E Converse Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Jamie Barrett
Email: [email protected]Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
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