Job Description

Agency: Board of Elections

Closing Date/Time: October 28th, 2025

Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,500 - $10,000 per month
Full Range: $7,500-$11,667 per month
County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

The SBE is a non-code agency.

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.

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans

o Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position) o 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year 3 paid personal business days per year 13 paid holidays per year 12 weeks of paid parental leave Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Work Hours:

8:00 - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

Work Location:

2329 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield IL 62704

Agency Contact:

dmartinez@elections.il.gov

Posting Group:

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics

A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING



Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.

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.

Functional Statement

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Under the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer and the day-to-day supervision of the Information Services Team Leads, independently develops, maintains, and enhances the State Board of Elections' Information Systems.

Essential Function 1

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Establishes application development task schedules, testing plans and implementation schedules; Performs technical analysis, design, and programming according to SBE standards; Coordinates development, testing and implementation with end-users, technical consultants and IT Staff according to SBE standards; Consults with end-users to determine application goals, requirements, cost, architecture, and impact to existing systems. Performs standard database administration tasks including database creation, schema definition, modification, and permission management.

Essential Function 2

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Provides level 3 (highest level) of technical support for Agency end-users as well as end-users of other agency-developed systems. Develops and coordinates data exchanges with election jurisdictions, State agencies, Federal and State courts, political committees and technical consultants; Provides technical support as needed to facilitate exchanges; For systems of any level of complexity, consults with end-users to determine application goals, requirements, cost, architecture, and impact to existing systems.

Essential Function 3

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Compiles materials, plans, and conducts training sessions for data input staff and agency end-users; Mentors journeyman and entry-level developers on SBE programming techniques and compliance with programming standards; Performs Code Reviews of peers, journeymen, and entry-level developers to insure compliance with State Board of Elections development standards.

Essential Function 4

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Through continuing self-study and/or formal coursework, acquires knowledge of advanced information systems concepts and techniques, productivity tools, election law, and Board policy as they affect Board Information Systems. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications 1

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Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college supplemented by seven years of professional experience in a related Information Technology field.

Minimum Qualifications 2

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Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, associates, vendors, clients, and election authorities.

Minimum Qualifications 3

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Requires ability to coordinate the activities of lower-level technical staff to achieve desired results.

Minimum Qualifications 4

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Requires knowledge and experience in the use of ASP.NET, C#.NET, SQL Server, and Power BI.

Preferred Qualifications 1

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Desirable qualifications include experience with VB.NET, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Reporting Services, and providing customer service or user support.

The State Board of Elections welcomes all and promotes workplace diversity. It is our individual traits, character, and experiences that make each of us special and unique. It is only when we bring that individualism together and work as a diverse team that we thrive. There is no place for discrimination based on race, religion, culture, sexual identity or orientation, age, or disability at the State Board of Elections.

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.