Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs

State of Illinois•Henderson, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs. Subject to management approval, this position will manage and direct the Office of Legislative Affairs and formulate policy affecting all activities within the agency dealing with the legislative process. The position will serve as the Director’s official representative when providing information or making personal contact with members of the General Assembly with regard to agency programs and legislative proposals. The position will supervise subordinate staff and will chair the legislative review committee within the Department to analyze and evaluate legislative proposals presented by the General Assembly. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and focused on ensuring that proposed legislation is beneficial to the achievement of the Department’s goals, objectives, and mission. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative experience.

Nice To Haves

4 years of administrative experience managing or conducting a legislative program in a public or business organization
3 years of experience supervising professional staff in a public or business organization
3 years of professional experience reviewing proposed legislation to determine its potential impact on the policies of a public or business organization
3 years of professional experience conducting planning activities on statewide basis in a management capacity
3 years of professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization.

Responsibilities

Serves as Deputy Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs
Serves as the Director’s official representative when providing information or making personal contact with members of the General Assembly with regard to agency programs and legislative proposals, possessing significant authority to commit the Department to a specific course of action
Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate staff
Chairs the legislative review committee within the Department to analyze and evaluate all legislative proposals presented by the General Assembly, agency managers, or advisory councils
Directs the analysis and evaluation of federal and state legislation affecting child welfare and other agency programs and services to ensure that all legislation is reviewed to determine possible impact on the Department
Through members of the federal delegation from Illinois, the Illinois Office in Washington, and certain national advisory groups such as the American Public Welfare Association and Child Welfare League of America, monitors federal child welfare legislation
Manages and directs special initiatives which require substantial reporting to the legislature and/or Governor’s Office
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Benefits

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)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)