EXECUTIVE II - FOIA QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Job Requisition ID: 48657

Position Title: Executive II

Working Title: FOIA Quality Assurance Manager
Closing Date: 09/03/2025
​Agency: Illinois State Police
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,589 Monthly: Full Range $6,589-$9,541 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
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

Serves as the Department's FOIA Quality Assurance Manager for the legal division under the Office of the Director. Coordinates, drafts, and reviews all FOIA responses flagged as priority for Director’s Office review and approval and/or for the Public Information Officer. Audits FOIA responses and FOIA appeals to ensure thorough and accurate information is being provided according to laws and established policies. Establishes standards, and outlines the processes to be used, for responding to high priority FOIA requests and appeals. Establishes procedures for responding to media requests and works closely with the Public Information Officer. Stays abreast of changing policy, laws, and requirements related to the Department’s FOIA program, recommending changes when necessary. Establishes annual goals and objectives. Responds to complex telephone and e-mail inquiries related to FOIA protocol.

About the Agency

​​The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Department's Quality Assurance Manager.
• Develops and implements procedures necessary to ensure appropriate flagging of priority responses and timely completion of FOIA responses and appeals.
• Serves as a working supervisor.
• Confers frequently with the Department’s Legal Advisors for the Release of Information as it relates to FOIA appeals and issues identified when responding to high priority FOIA requests.
• Serves as the primary contact with all divisions within the ISP on FOIA quality assurance related issues.
• Performs 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 courses in business or public administration.
• Requires two years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years of working experience interpreting and applying the Freedom of Information Act with a Public Safety or Law Enforcement Agency.
• Requires one (1) year of experience using redaction software.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders orally and in writing.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience applying advanced writing techniques.
• Requires two (2) year of professional experience developing training content and/or conducting in-person training.
• Requires two (2) years of experience supervising and guiding subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of working experience interpreting and applying the Freedom of Information Act with a Public Safety or Law Enforcement Agency.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience using redaction software.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders orally and in writing.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience applying advanced writing techniques.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience developing training content and/or conducting in-person training.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience supervising and guiding subordinates.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience managing or coordinating a quality assurance program preferably for a statewide agency.
• Prefers completion of the Illinois Attorney General’s FOIA Officer Certification.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to Access.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to successfully pass background investigation.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass drug screening.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.

Benefits Package

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

  Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 801 S 7th St Springfield, IL 62703-2487
Agency Contact: [email protected]
Posting Group:  Legal, Audit & Compliance

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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.
• The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
  • [email protected]
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