Deputy Director - Administrative Hearings

Illinois Secretary of State•Chicago, IL

2d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Director - Administrative Hearings plans, develops, directs, and coordinates operating and program activities, and represents the Director in assigned public, inter-divisional, and inter-governmental relationships. The role is within the Administration division of the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State and is based at 17 N State St, Chicago, Illinois. The position oversees administrative hearing operations, including formal administrative hearings, safety responsibility hearings, and informal hearings under the Illinois Vehicle Code, primarily in the Chicago metro area and northern and central Illinois. It also oversees the BAIID division, including ignition interlock device installation and monitoring, annual vendor certification, site inspections, and issuance of Monitoring Device Driving Permits to first-time DUI offenders. The Deputy Director participates in developing and implementing Department policies and rules, coordinates with legal offices on administrative appeals, maintains professional and government relationships, evaluates division supervisors and hearing officers, and prepares reports for the Director. The anticipated salary is $85,000 to $105,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Benefits are referenced at the State of Illinois employee benefits website.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college; coursework preferably in business or public administration or law.
Three years of managerial or legal experience in a private or public organization.
Thorough knowledge of modern management practices, techniques, and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of staff utilization and motivation.
Extensive knowledge of modern techniques used in program research, development, and implementation.
Extensive knowledge of effective communication techniques, including computer applications.
Extensive knowledge of state government organization and functions.
Extensive knowledge of budgeting in a governmental organization.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with public, private, and other governmental organizations.
Ability to develop operational and program objectives within the framework of legislated functions and professional philosophies.
Ability to direct and coordinate the functions and activities of professional, management, and operational personnel.
Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience dealing with the Illinois Vehicle Code is preferred.
Experience overseeing administrative hearing divisions is preferred.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate formal administrative hearings, safety responsibility hearings, and informal hearings pursuant to the Illinois Vehicle Code, primarily in the Chicago metro area and northern and central Illinois.
Direct and coordinate all activities within the BAIID division, including oversight of ignition interlock device installation and monitoring for individuals convicted of DUI offenses.
Lead the annual certification of Illinois vendors providing ignition interlock services.
Conduct inspections of BAIID sites and issue Monitoring Device Driving Permits (MDDP) for first-time DUI offenders.
Direct and participate in formulating, implementing, and executing Department policies and rules, with an emphasis on the Hearings Division.
Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel and representatives of the Illinois Attorney General's Office regarding administrative hearings appealed to courts on Administrative Review.
Establish and maintain effective inter-divisional, inter-governmental, public, professional, and legislative relationships.
Interpret Department programs, policies, and objectives to governmental organizations, the public, and professional groups, and provide information and suggestions.
Direct and evaluate the activities of division supervisors and hearing officers on an ongoing basis.
Prepare assigned reports within designated timeframes and submit them to the Director.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.