Deputy Director of Policy (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 55230 Opening Date: 04/16/2026 Closing Date: 04/29/2026 Agency: Department of Early Childhood Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,500 - $11,000 per month ($114,000 - $132,000 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one. Position Overview: Under the direction of the Director of Policy, the Deputy Director of Policy provides senior-level leadership and oversight of IDEC’s policy development, implementation, and coordination efforts. This position ensures alignment of policy initiatives with the Department’s mission, strategic priorities, and statutory requirements. The Deputy Director of Policy interacts extensively with other state agencies, local governments, community partners, an...