Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 54780
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: 04/16/2026
Agency: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Class Title:  SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) 
Skill Option:  Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,833 - $12,500 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Gubernatorial (Management Bill)

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.

***This position is Exempt from Jurisdiction B of the Illinois Personnel Code under provision of paragraph 4d(3)***

Position Overview:

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) is seeking to fill the role of Chief Fiscal Officer to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial, budgetary, and procurement functions. This position is responsible for developing and implementing programmatic, division‑level budgets and preparing the agency’s comprehensive budget submissions. The incumbent will serve as the agency’s primary spokesperson on matters related to the ALPLM budget, fiscal operations, and financial planning.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
• (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
• Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
• (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Chief Fiscal Officer
• Develops and implements programmatic division-level budgets and overall agency budget requests
• Serves as agency spokesperson on all matters related to the agency budget and fiscal operations
• Servs as full-line supervisor
• Serves as the Agency Purchasing Officer (APO)
• Coordinates with other agency division directors to monitor and manage income from the agency membership program and donations

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 the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in accounting or finance.
• Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of fiscal management, accounting, budgeting, internal auditing, or finance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant.
• Prefers 4 or more years in budget development.
• Prefers 4 or more years of experience developing organizational policies and procedures related to fiscal and/or budgetary operations.
• Prefers 3 or more years of experience working with complex procurement systems.
• Prefers 2 or more years of prior experience working with external auditors.
• Prefers 1 or more years of experience testifying before a government body
• Prefers 2 or more years of supervising staff.
• Prefers prior experience with SAP.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

• 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.
• 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.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires use of an agency-supplied mobile phone.
• Requires ability to work at a worksite with 24/7 security and video surveillance.

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

The ALPLM is passionate in or mission to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and sharing with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. As caretakers of a one-of-a-kind collection of artifacts, we consider our work to learn, teach and share history a great honor. The people of the ALPLM strive to employ innovate approaches to create a positive impact for the future, as it can be inspired by the past. As preservationists of Illinois' diverse history, we strive to build, maintain, and make accessible a growing record of history for today's inquisitive explorers as well as those who shall, in the future, rely on our efforts. Our learning-centered agency insists on the values of honesty and integrity, intentional leadership, equitable collaboration and transparent accountability. The ALPLM boasts pristine facilities, a creative environment, and a professional staff with a variety of backgrounds and talents.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 112 N 6th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Patricia Young, Human Resources Director
Email: Patricia.Young4@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-7940
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

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.

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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