Attorney Advisor to a Board Member

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) is seeking to hire an Attorney Advisor to a Board Member. The Attorney Advisor will draft opinions, regulations, and orders regarding adjudicative cases assigned to a Board Member. The Attorney Advisor will advise and assist the Board Member on Board proceedings, legislative actions, and office policy and procedures. This position provides a great opportunity for an attorney that is passionate about environmental law and pollution control. The IPCB offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a professional and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including internships, in pollution control, environmental law, regulatory law, or public policy in a public or private organization.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one-year administrative law experience in the field of pollution control, environmental law, regulatory law, or public policy in a public or private organization.
Bachelor’s degree in physical, geological, biological sciences or engineering.
Experience with environmental or pollution control public policy.

Responsibilities

Drafts Pollution Control Board (PCB) opinions and orders regarding adjudicative cases that are assigned to a Board Member.
Advises and assists a Board Member regarding Board proceedings, legislative actions, and office policy and procedures.
Reviews and analyzes regulatory hearing records, conducts legal research, and consults with the Board member regarding proposed regulation.
Acts as regulatory hearing officer and conducts statewide hearings concerning proposed regulations.
Performs other duties as required or as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.