Real Estate Examinations Supervisor

Job Requisition ID: 58171 Opening Date: 10/15/2026Closing Date: 10/29/2026

Division/Section/Unit: Real Estate/ Real Estate Examinations Supervisor-Upstate

HR Tracking #: 38167

Agency: Department of Financial and Professional RegulationClass Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,195 monthly; Full Range $7,195-$10,485 monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCMEMerit Comp Code: 
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability:4 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location:Chicago - 555 W Monroe St
Work County:Cook
Agency Contact: FPR.Employment@illinois.gov

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

Under general direction, manages the upstate program of examinations for the Division of Real Estate licensees. Serves as working supervisor. Represents the Department in prosecutions of real estate profession cases by offering testimony on the examination process, and on the results of specific examinations conducted on the applicable case. Prepares budgetary input for area of responsibility. Attends training sessions and meetings to keep abreast of current laws, rules and regulations, Department policies, and current issues affecting the real estate professions. Provides backup, including supervisory duties, to the unit’s Downstate Real Estate Examinations Supervisor. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

State of Illinois Benefits

• Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
• 3 paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, manages the upstate program of examinations for the Division of Real Estate licensees.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Represents the Department in prosecutions of real estate profession cases by offering testimony on the examination process, and on the results of specific examinations conducted on the applicable case.
• Prepares budgetary input for area of responsibility.
• Attends training sessions and meetings to keep abreast of current laws, rules and regulations, Department policies, and current issues affecting the real estate professions.
• Provides backup, including supervisory duties, to the unit’s Downstate Real Estate Examinations Supervisor.
• 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 completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three years of experience conducting Real Estate examinations.
• Prefers four years of experience as a real estate licensee.
• Prefers three years of experience as a supervisor of a staff of three or more.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires an active license in good standing as a Real Estate Managing Broker including an applicant, who is currently employed by the State of Illinois and who has surrendered the Real Estate Managing Broker license to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a condition of employment. Applicants without a Managing Broker license may qualify if they have at least five years of experience as a Real Estate Examiner.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• 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 conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job
  description.

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.

THIS POSITION DOES NOT CONTAIN “SPECIALIZED SKILLS” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Revolving Door Statement:

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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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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.

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