Capitol Planning & Development Director

Illinois Secretary of State; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield seeks an Executive IV to manage the Planning & Development Program and the statewide Special Events program. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, Capitol Development Board, and the Legislative Space Needs Commission on guidelines, bids and contracts, and develop budgets for major projects.

The role requires directing staff, overseeing event planning and tours, and ensuring policy adherence while supporting legislative changes

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates subordinate staff involved in coordination of special events and tours; assigns, organizes and distributes work functions for the division ensuring adherence to program policies and procedures and major construction and renovation projects in the Capitol Complex and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Office.
• Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, Capitol Development Board and Legislative Space Needs Commission on guidelines, bids, contractual obligations; establishes and prioritizes projects with consent of the Director; responsible for the preparation and implementation of all proposed budgets for major projects; directs management research studies; manages evaluation of programs and participates in policy development.
• Directs management research studies relative to the Planning & Development program; assists the Director with drafting proposed legislation; prepares complex administrative reports; coordinates division activities with other management staff; attends major rallies, demonstrations and events; liaises with contractors for elevator and escalator maintenance.

Education

Four years of college

Job description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield seeks an Executive IV to manage the Planning & Development Program and the statewide Special Events program. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, Capitol Development Board, and the Legislative Space Needs Commission on guidelines, bids and contracts, and develop budgets for major projects.

The role requires directing staff, overseeing event planning and tours, and ensuring policy adherence while supporting legislative changes