Executive I
$5k - $5.4k/mo
Mid
Bachelor's
Carbondale, IL, USA
In PersonTravel to other facilities may be required as needed.
Business & Strategy
About the job
Requirements
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration, and one year of managerial experience in a public or business organization.
- Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
- Requires working knowledge of the functions and organization of State government.
- Requires working knowledge of the principles of business accounting, program budgeting, personnel management and statistics.
- Requires elementary knowledge of data processing business applications.
- Requires ability to supervise and coordinate a minor or small program.
- Requires ability to analyze operational problems and determine an appropriate course of action.
- Requires ability to develop, install and evaluate new and revised methods, procedures and performance standards.
- Requires ability to effectively implement operating policies and procedures.
- Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions within the class.
- Requires ability to lift and carry 0–50 lbs.
- Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and coordinates clerical staff involved in motor vehicle operations, including issuance of title and registration credentials and collection of associated fees; monitors individual production, directs work flow, assigns daily tasks, establishes work standards, evaluates employee performance, recommends personnel actions including disciplinary action, and approves requested time off.
- Researches information and oversees drafting correspondence responding to public inquiries about licensing situations arising from legislation, rules, regulations and administrative practices related to title and registration applications; uses a computer to verify and resolve registration issues with telephone or walk-in customers.
- Compiles daily, weekly and monthly statistics on plate stickers, plates, titles, registration credentials issued and fees collected for divisional status reports to upper management.
- Participates in reviewing existing policies and procedures and developing or revising them; recommends improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of services; implements new or revised policies and procedures through staff training or correspondence.
- Performs motor vehicle duties, including title and registration work, accepting fees, reviewing and completing applications, and answering subordinate staff and public questions.
- Travels to other facilities as needed to provide adequate supervisory and staffing levels and meet customer service needs.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
About the company
The Illinois Secretary of State is a constitutional office that keeps official state records and the state seal, and it runs about 20 departments with roughly 4,000 employees. It maintains Capitol Complex buildings, oversees the state library network, preserves historic documents, and provides services like driver licensing, vehicle registration, and license plates. It differs from others by combining recordkeeping, branding (the state seal), licensing, libraries, archives, and public safety education in one statewide office. Its goal is to serve residents by keeping important records, issuing IDs and vehicle documents, supporting libraries and archives, and offering safety education and public services.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Stamford, Connecticut
Founded
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What believers are saying
- Des Plaines and Aledo openings show demand for faster, localized service delivery.
- IRIS gives every Illinois resident free research databases, strengthening public value and political support.
- Online appointments and expanded digital services reduce counter congestion and improve throughput.
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- May 2026 Auditor General findings included a material weakness and seven repeated deficiencies.
- FMCSA's February 2026 preliminary determination flagged 29 credentialing records lacking required verification evidence.
- Giannoulias's 2026 Chicago mayor bid distracts leadership and elevates reputational risk before reelection.
What makes Illinois Secretary of State unique
- Alexi Giannoulias pushed appointment-only, cross-trained DMVs like Des Plaines in April 2026.
- Illinois Secretary of State expanded resident access with IRIS and 50 EBSCO databases in June 2026.
- The office combines licensing, vehicle services, libraries, and records under one statewide brand.
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