ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR OPTION 8L)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Assistant Chief Counsel position in the Office of Chief Counsel. Under administrative direction of the Deputy Chief Counsel, this position provides technical advice and legal policy determinations on legal matters relating to transportation including Ethics, Personnel, Labor Relations, FOIA, Administrative Rules and subpoena compliance. In the absence of the Senior Assistant Chief Counsel, the incumbent may be assigned the duties of the Senior Assistant Chief Counsel or Deputy Chief Counsel. The incumbent provides consultation for complex legal problems including legislation, litigation, contractual and statutory matters, administrative and regulatory functions, employment and labor relations, and other matters affecting the management of the department. This position advises department employees regarding principal policymaking.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the general practice of law.
License to practice law in the state of Illinois.
Requires successful completion of a background investigation.
Requires a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prefers extensive knowledge of agency programs and service objectives, activities, and operational systems.
Prefers ability to research laws, rules, and regulations and apply internal or external circumstances.
Prefers ability to develop and manage a supportive agency program.
Prefers ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
Prefers ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
Prefers ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

Prepares information and documents for legal work for the department including but not limited to state and federal legislation, administrative rules, solicitations and contracts, inter-agency agreements and dispute resolution, and land acquisition environmental issues.
Assists with the Office of the Attorney General and outside counsel and represents the department in litigation.
Analyzes statutes and drafts rules, regulations, and interpretations pertaining to department programs, policies, and procedures.
Serves as liaison to department offices and externally with federal and state agencies, stakeholder organizations, legislative and other constitutional offices, among others.
Confers with and advises department employees on confidential legal or administrative issues related to transportation and projects programs of the department.
In the absence of the Deputy Chief Counsel, this position may be assigned the duties of the Senior Assistant Chief Counsel or Deputy Chief Counsel.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources