Illinois State Employment Application Processes
State Workforce 2015 showed an employment count of 46,872.2 individuals. The application process involves identifying job titles, completing applications, and establishing eligibility through testing at various centers. Career counseling is offered for guidance throughout the process, including reviewing applications, identifying errors, and providing job descriptions and test guides for recommended titles. Application submission can be done through the CMS 100 form, and eligibility is determined through a testing process conducted at different centers. Each title requires a separate application and multiple-choice exam, tailored to the skills needed for the job.
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Illinois Illinois State Employment State Employment Application Application Processes Carlos R. Charneco (CMS) Processes
State Workforce 2015 46,872 2
NUMBER OF COMPETITIVE EXAMS ADMINISTERED LAST YEAR OVER OVER 99,000 99,000 3
Applying for Employment Open Competitively Identify Appropriate Job Titles Complete Employment Applications Establish Eligibility: Obtain Grades
Identifying Job Titles Independent Identification Job Descriptions and Requirements Work.illinois.gov Career Counseling Diversity Enrichment Program Counselors Local Assessment Center Counselors
Career Counseling Explanation of the Application Process Review of your application Identify errors Recommendation of details to add, if applicable Identification and Recommendation of Titles Job descriptions and Test Guides for recommended titles
Open Competitive Applications CMS 100 (PDF format) (PDF format) work.illinois.gov Click on Forms Download OR Web Based Application work.illinois.gov Click on Login Click on Create Account Create Application Profile Note: Resumes are not used in the grading process.
Establish Eligibility: Testing Process 5 Testing Centers (See Group A List document) Springfield and Chicago: Walk-in Testing Champaign, Marion and Rockford: By Appointment Only Completed application turned in at test check in Multiple choice exams administered on a touch screen computer Each title has a separate multiple choice exam Each exam is based on skills necessary for the job Test Information Guides available at work.illinois.gov Allowed exam time Most Titles: 90mins Exception Titles: 2 or 3 hours Note: A separate application is required for each test.
Establish Eligibility: Testing Process Grade Notice Given After Test Completion Grade Notice Includes Number of correct answers per section Total number of correct answers If applicable - typing speed Letter grade corresponding to final score
Establish Eligibility: Testing Process Possible Grades Through Testing Possible Grades Through Testing A (Well Qualified) B (Qualified) C (Minimally Qualified) Fail It is recommended that applicants obtain an A (Well Qualified). If an applicant did not obtain an A grade, they can repeat the exam for a regularly tested position after a 30 day waiting period from their last test date for the position.
Establish Eligibility: TRAEX Evaluation Evaluation Based on Training and Experience (TRAEX) Submit Completed Application to CMS Via Mail Via Assessment Center Via work.illinois.gov Grade based entirely on information presented in the application Education Type of degree and coursework Training and Experience Duties and responsibilities listed Grade Notices Sent Through U.S. Mail When not backlogged 2 to 3 weeks When backlogged 6 to 8 weeks
Establish Eligibility: TRAEX Evaluation Possible Grades Through TRAEX Evaluation Possible Grades Through TRAEX Evaluation A (Well Qualified) B (Qualified) C (Minimally Qualified) Fail It is recommended that applicants obtain an A (Well Qualified). If an applicant did not obtain an A grade, the applicant can appeal the grade in writing. Instructions for appealing are detailed on the grade notice received through the mail.
Open Competitive Open Competitive Eligibility Period Eligibility Period Grades for ALL positions stay on file for one year from the date the grade was issued. Applicants are eligible to be contacted at any point during the year that a grade is valid for a position. Once the grade has expired steps taken to obtain the initial grade must be repeated for a new grade and eligibility (testing and/or submitting applications)
Veteran Preference Preference In Open Competitive Hiring Veterans on Preference List Contacted First 1. Established Veterans with Preference and an A Grade 2. All others with an A Grade 3. Established Veterans with Preference and a B Grade 4. All others with a B Grade etc
Veteran Status Veteran Status is REQUIRED in order to be eligible for Veteran Preference in hiring Status established through submission of proper discharge paperwork based on type of service DD214 or NGB22 Final discharge orders Service Connected Disability Award Letter from V.A. (dated within 1 year) Once Established - Veteran Status stays on file indefinitely
Successful Disability Opportunities Program (SD) Intended to provide persons with Disabilities greater access to employment opportunities with the State Applicant must be a customer of THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES, to be eligible for the program Division of Rehabilitation Counselor Completes Certificate of Eligibility Form for each title Paperwork for the titles is provided to Jaci Debrun Certificate of Eligibility Applications Jaci will schedule exams, accommodations, and TRAEX Grading 16
Contact Successful Disability Contact Successful Disability Program Coordinator Program Coordinator Jaci Debrun C.M.S. DISABLED WORKERS COORDINATOR/ CAREER COUNSELOR Phone: 217-524-7514 Fax: 217-557-6683 Email: Jaci.Debrun@illinois.gov 17
O/C Points To Remember Job title information, test guides, applications, and examination schedules are available on the website work.illinois.gov A separate application is required for each position/test (No Resume) Grade is required for each position Grades administered through Multiple Choice Exam or Training and Experience evaluation
O/C Points To Remember (continued) You can retest for a regularly tested title after 30 days You want an A Grade Eligibility period lasts 1 Year Established Veterans have preference in hiring Career Counseling is available at Local Assessment Centers
For More Information For questions regarding this portion of the presentation please contact Barbara McDonald 312 814-2551 Barbara.McDonald@illinois.gov Mayra R. Maga a 312 814-3844 Mayra.Magana@illinois.gov Diversity Enrichment Program
Children and Family Services Job Titles Child Welfare Specialist (CWS) Child Protection Specialist (CPS) Children and Family Services Intern Option 1 (CFS Intern Opt 1) Children and Family Services Intern Option 2 (CFS Intern Opt 2) Day Care Licensing Representative II (DCLR 2) Public Service Administrator Opt 6 (PSA, Opt 6) l l l l l l
Department of Human Services Job Titles l Social Services Career Trainee l Public Aid Eligibility Assistant l Mental Health Technician Trainee l Rehabilitation Case Coordinator l Rehabilitation Counselor 22
Dept. of Agriculture Meat & Poultry Inspector Trainee Laboratory Associate I Products & Standards Inspector Trainee Warehouse Examiner Trainee l l l l 23
Dept of Veterans Affair l Nurses l Service Officers l Accountants l CNA 24
Department of Transportation Civil Engineer Trainee (CET) Engineer Technician I (ET I) Technical Manager Highway Maintainer (HM) 25
Department of Natural Resources Site Technician II Civil Engineers Land Reclamation Specialist Natural Resources Series Conservation Police Officer l l l l 26
Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Engineer 1 Environmental Protection Specialist 1 Laboratory Assistant l l l 27
State Police l Forensic Scientist Trainee l State Trooper l State Police Guard l State Police Evidence Technician 28
Financial & Professional Regulations Financial Institutions Examiner Trainee Bank Examiner Trainee 29
Dept of Revenue Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee Revenue Auditor Trainee Revenue Collections Trainee l l l 30
Dept of Labor INDUSTRIAL SERVICES HYGIENIST PUBLIC SAFETY INSPECTOR TRAINEE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES CONSULTANT II 31
Illinois Tollway Toll Collector Customer Service Representative Equipment Operator/Laborer l l l 32
Dept. of Public Health Healthcare Surveillance Nurses Administrative Assistance Laboratory Research Scientist Office Coordinator Public Health Educator Environmental Engineer l l l l l l 33
Dept. of Corrections Correctional Officer Trainee Accounting Cooks l l l 34
Juvenile Justice Juvenile Justice Specialist Intern Educators l l 35
Secretary of State Operations Assistant Operations Associate Operations Clerk Data Input Associate Data Input Controller l l l l l 36
Secretary of State Public Service Clerk Public Service Representative Motor Vehicle Cashier Drivers Facility Manager I Drivers Facility Manager II l l l l l 37
Illinois Gaming Board Gaming Agent Trainee Gaming Agent 38
CMS Diversity Enrichment Program www.work.illinois.gov Cms.Diversityenrichment@Illinois.gov
