Safety and Training Coordinator

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 80 agencies, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves.

As Safety Coordinator, they will also work to ensure a safe work environment through the implementation of practices & procedures, and serve as a liaison to Department of Labor representatives, to verify compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Administration standards. In addition, the role will oversee the vehicle & equipment parts inventory at all 13 State garages, and monitor parts purchasing agreements to ensure adequate supply, thus meeting the material needs of the State’s automotive maintenance and repair operation.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid time off

Responsibilities:

• Under general direction of the Division of Vehicles (DOV) Innovation and Systems Manager, serves as the Division’s training coordinator.
• Serves as safety coordinator for the Division.
• Organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the annual physical automotive parts inventory for each State Garage site annually.
• Maintains automotive parts contract information, monitoring expiration dates to ensure no lapse in availability of goods.
• Performs purchasing and/or support functions for the Division of Vehicles.

Requirements:

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of being a training coordinator.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of automotive safety in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA).
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience in the automotive industry, including direct work with a diverse range of automotive parts, components, and equipment.
• Prefers working knowledge of procurement rules related to coordinating, executing, and securing purchases of commodities and equipment for a large fleet of vehicles and offroad equipment.
• Prefers working knowledge of using effective written and oral communication skills.
• Prefers working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and automated fleet management software, and/or maintenance software systems.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience in the automotive industry with background in inventories and garage operations.

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/rockford-job-fair-6-2026/

Rockford Job Fair
Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Rockford
200 South Bell School Road
Rockford, IL 61108

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.
• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.
• Bring multiple copies of your resume.
• Doors open at 10:00 AM and the Job Fair ends at 12:30 PM
• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.
• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/rockford-job-fair-6-2026/