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illinois is Hiring a Deputy General Counsel (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR) (option 8L Illinois Law License) Near Chicago, IL
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 04/26/2024
Closing Date/Time: 05/16/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,417 - $12,084 per month ($125,004 - $145,008 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.
When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Posting Identification Number 36978
Position Overview
The Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detailed-oriented individual with a license to practice law in Illinois to serve as the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance. The Deputy General Counsel will oversee several bureaus within the Department of Human Services, will liaise with others in the Department and other State and federal agencies, and will serve as the Department’s Chief Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Officer.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance.
- Oversees the Bureau of Civil Affairs. Conducts complex legal research and writing and provides legal advice and interpretation to Executive Staff regarding the full range of legal issues related to Civil Affairs, which includes but is not limited to ensuring compliance with non-discrimination, anti-harassment, sexual harassment, anti-retaliation and workplace violence administrative directives, and Federal and State non-discrimination and harassment laws.
- Serves as Chief EEO/Affirmative Action (AA) Officer for DHS.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective liaison relationships with and among other Divisions in DHS, State and Federal Agencies, the public, professional and lay groups, and employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college.
- Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
- Requires four (4) years professional experience in the practice of law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four (4) years of professional experience conducting investigations and drafting investigation reports.
- Four (4) years of professional experience responding to and advising regarding governmental investigations, ethics investigations, sexual harassment investigations or civil rights violation investigations.
- Four (4) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
- Four (4) years of professional experience utilizing nondiscrimination and civil rights statute principles and practices.
- Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with organizational leaders, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with procedures, policies, rules or regulations for a public or private organization.
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires ability to travel.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1 hour lunch, Flex Schedule Available; Off: Sat/Sun, State Holidays
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
Office of General Counsel
Division of Compliance
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.govPosting Group: Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Social Services
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
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.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
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Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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Job Summary
Full Time
$121k-165k (estimate)
04/28/2024
05/16/2024
mcb.illinois.edu
Urbana, IL
<25
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