SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR (FREEDOM OF INFORMATION SECTION, MANAGER)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Legal Counsel (DOL), is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt 1, Freedom of Information section. The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically, and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders. The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration
Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check
Requires the ability to travel
Requires a valid driver’s license
Requires ability to work overtime
Requires the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State
Requires all employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest to also file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics Commission
Employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine

Nice To Haves

At least three (3) years of experience in analyzing and evaluating documents for FOIA exemptions under a state FOIA statute, performing necessary redactions and withholdings
At least three (3) years of experience in interpreting the exemptions identified under a state or municipal FOIA Program
At least three (3) years of experience in associating the factual basis for an exemption with the statutory basis under a FOIA program for redacting or withholding documents as exempt
At least three (3) years of experience interpreting, implementing, or applying State laws, rules, or regulations
The ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, implementing and interpreting departmental policies and procedures
The ability to supervise staff in an office setting
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to develop, install and evaluate new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards

Responsibilities

Directs, coordinates, and reviews the activities of highly responsible and sensitive administrative and policymaking functions as the administrator of the Freedom of Information Act process for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Division of Legal Counsel/Deputy Chief Legal Counsel/Division of Records, FOIA Section, FOIA Unit
Plans, develops, evaluates, and administers the staff efforts to respond to a wide range of requests from the general public, law firms, insurance companies, consulting firms, other governmental agencies, elected officials, and news media for statewide information contained in the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as mandated by the State of Illinois Freedom of Information Act
Provides administrative advice and assistance to subordinate managers in resolving highly controversial and complex issues
Serves as a full-line supervisor
Directs and monitors all activities of the Freedom of Information Section
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above