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Springfield - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 80000 - 90000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Requisition ID:46324
Closing Date: 05/01/2025
Agency:Executive Ethics Commission
Salary: $80000 $90000
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NonCode


****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

NOTE: This is a noncode position. This position is not subject to collective bargaining.

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Executive Ethics Commissionmust verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100 CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Why Work for Illinois

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Chief Procurement Officer for General Services (CPOGS) seeks a detailoriented criticalthinking organized excellent writer and problemsolver to provide legal advice and counsel to the Independent Chief Procurement Officer and her staff.As Assistant General Counsel you will be part of a small dedicated staff that assist in ensuring agencies under the CPOGS jurisdiction lawfully and ethically procure products and services. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the State procurement process while helping to ensure compliance and efficiency in government purchasing.

The CPOGS ensures that more than $7 billion in procurements under its jurisdiction are fair transparent accountable and in the best interest of the State. The CPOGS is under the umbrella of the Executive Ethics Commission (EEC) a ninemember commission that promotes transparency fairness and integrity by facilitating compliance and enforcement of the State Officials and Employee Ethics Act. The EEC appoints the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) subject to Senate confirmation and provides staff and other support in furtherance of the independent procurement role of the CPO. The staff members of the CPOGS are dedicated public servants focused on providing exceptional service and valuable results to the agencies and people we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Research legal issues and provide legal analysis advice and counsel to the General Counsel for CPOGS on legal matters relevant to the Illinois Procurement Code; the CPOGS administrative rules; additional procurementrelated statutes regulations policies procedures and bills; the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act; the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); other laws and regulations; reviews and drafts contracts for the CPOGS and other issues pertaining to the functioning of the CPOGS. Drafts legal memoranda and briefs.
  • Review protests; draft recommended protest determinations for protests for the CPOs consideration; and communicate with protestors agencies and interested parties. May be appointed as a Protest Review Officer as appropriate and necessary.
  • Act as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer for the CPOGS. Reviews FOIA request received by CPOGS and prepares responses.
  • Conducts hearings on behalf of or at the direction of the CPOGS and prepares recommended decisions.
  • Provides litigation support and coordination with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.
  • Helps coordinate litigationrelated activities for general matters involving CPOs and their respective staffs.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Required Education and Experience

  • Possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
  • 3 years of legal experience in a single or combination of the following settings: law firm government higher education corporate or other complex organization
  • 1 years of experience in responding to FOIA requests
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external constituencies
  • Experience conducting legal research and analysis

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Experience with government procurement conflict of interest and other ethicsrelated laws and other areas of administrative law
  • Experience in reviewing drafting and filing administrative rules
  • Experience in reviewing and drafting contracts
  • Working knowledge of the functions of state government and the character of relationships between the branches of State government among State agencies and officers and between the State and other levels of government
  • Demonstrated interest in enthusiasm for and commitment to public service

Office Information

TheAssistant General Counselworks collaboratively interacting with state employees and the public via email telephone video conferencing and in person. The work location is an office setting requiring business casual or business attire. This position will either be at the Chief Procurement Office for General Services inside the Jefferson Terrace Building 300 W. Jefferson St. Suite 202B in Springfield Illinois or 555 W. Monroe in Chicago Illinois.

Work Hours

This is a fulltime position with a work week consisting of 37 hours per work during normal business hours.

Benefits

This position is eligible to be a member of the State of Illinois Group Insurance program which includes health dental vision and life insurance coverage options. Additionally this position will annually accrue 12 paid sick days a minimum of 10 paid vacation days 6 paid personal days and be afforded 13 paid state holidays prorated based on start date.

How to Apply

For full consideration a current resume and letter of interest explaining experience coursework and training qualifications as they relate to this position shall be submitted through the Work for Illinois job posting on or before 5/1/2025

Employees of the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services report to and work for the CPO. The four Chief Procurement Officers are under the umbrella of the Executive Ethics Commission which provides administrative support services including payroll to the CPOs and their staff. The Executive Ethics Commission is responsible for appointing Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) subject to Senate confirmation. The CPOs are subjectmatter experts on procurement and maintain their independence on procurement decisions as set forth in the procurement code.

Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such nonState 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.

Agency Contact:

Diana Siegrist

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

NOTE: This is a noncode position. This position is not subject to collective bargaining and does not require a current grade from Central Management Services.


The Chief Procurement Officer for General Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act State agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically these laws require that the State provide reasonable accommodations upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. Please contact the Human Resources Office with requests for reasonable accommodations. The Equal Employment Opportunity / American with Disabilities Act Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with these laws. Any issues or concerns should be addressed to the EEO/ADA Officer at 401 S. Spring St Suite 513 Springfield Illinois 62706 or by calling.


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