TECHNICAL ADVISOR III (RC)

Agency

: Department of Children and Family Services

Working Title:

CFS Policy Counsel- TA IIIClosing Date/Time:

06/30/2024

Supervisor:

Shayne AldridgeSalary:

Anticipated Starting Salary $7,873/month (Effective 7/1/24); Full Range $7,491-$11,015/monthJob Type:

SalariedCounty:

SangamonNumber of Vacancies:

3Plan/BU:

RC010

REQ #: 38325

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.

Position Summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Child and Family Services Policy Counsel. Under administrative direction, this position will draft and revise administrative rules, policy documents, and Departmental procedures. The position will prepare and finalize rulemaking documents, conduct legal research, and represent the Office of Child and Family Policy at meetings with the staff of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit policy development related to child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal, research, and organizational skills. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Child and Family Services Policy CounselConducts legal researchLeads work groups comprised of management and/or subject matter experts representing various divisions/disciplines within the DepartmentRepresents the Office of Child and Family Policy at meetings with the staff of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR)Prepares written Bill Review analyses or written analyses of pending legislation which has the potential to affect the DepartmentAssembles and maintains documentation for each rulemaking and policymaking project to ensure retention of supporting information and reasoning behind decision making relative to policies and rulesPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated aboveMinimum Qualifications

Requires graduation from a recognized law schoolRequires possession of a valid license to practice law in IllinoisRequires 2 years of professional experience in the practice of lawPreferred Qualifications

3 years of experience applying thorough knowledge of common law and of state and federal laws, particularly relating to administrative and regulatory functions3 years of experience applying extensive knowledge in the field of law with which primarily concerned3 years of experience applying the ability to plan, lay out, and review work relating to complicated legal problems3 years of experience utilizing skills and ability in analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents concerned in difficult and complex cases and in presenting such material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation3 years of experience applying the ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature in a public or business organizationConditions of Employment

Requires the ability to pass a background checkRequires possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Work Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pmWork Location:

4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701-1222Agency Contact:

Lily Koehl

Email:

[email protected]

Posting Group:

Legal, Audit & Compliance

PUC #:

90693719

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

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.

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:[email protected]@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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