COOK COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGER

State of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Illinois is seeking a Cook County Facilities Manager to oversee facility management within the Department of Children and Family Services. This role involves coordinating building requirements, evaluating standards, and supporting staff in ensuring that facilities meet all operational standards and provide necessary resources. Candidates should have strong leadership capabilities and a background in facilities management or related fields.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Excellent benefits

Pension program

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge equivalent to completion of four years of college.
• One year of responsible administrative experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Cook County Facilities Manager coordinating building requirements.
• Investigates complaints regarding environment and evaluates standards compliance.
• Supports Property Control Program and supervises clerical staff.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration

Job description

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Job Requisition ID: 47864

Closing Date: 07/11/2025

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $5928/month; Full Salary Range $5928-$8493/month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062

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.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, energetic individual to serve as Cook County Facilities Manager. Under direction, this position will travel to regional facilities and coordinate building requirements. The position will investigate complaints regarding environment and Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Standards and evaluate and resolve such complaints. The position will support the direction of the region's Property Control Program and instruct staff on Agency policy, rules, and regulations pertaining to property and facilities management. The position will also serve as working supervisor of subordinate clerical staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in helping ensure the Department's facilities meet all standards and adequately provide the resources needed to enable our employees to do their jobs. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have an excellent work ethic and strong leadership capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Cook County Facilities Manager
• Supports the direction of the region's Property Control Program and instructs staff on Agency policy, rules, and regulations
• Serves as working supervisor
• Organizes goals and objectives for the distribution/delivery of internal and inter-office mail delivery for the region
• Provides input into the evaluation and implementation of the Agency's goals for meeting and maintaining Council on Accreditation standards which are specifically related to the management of facilities, equipment, and record keeping.
• Organizes goals and objectives for the distribution/delivery of internal and inter-office mail delivery for the region
• 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 years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
• Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization conducting facilities management.
• 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization applying Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
• 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization performing property control/inventory functions.
• 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization utilizing extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
• 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization exercising the ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
• 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization exercising judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Requires ability to respond to after hours requests regarding facility issues.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
  
  

About The Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616

Agency Contact: Lily Koehl

Email: [e-mail]

Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

PUC #: 90692831

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

Revolving Door

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.

Economic Interest

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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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