Office Of Inspector General Investigations Attorney (46680)
Office Of Inspector General Investigations Attorney (46680)
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46680
Closing Date: 05/22/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:TECHNICAL ADVISOR II 45252
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6983 (Full Range $6339 to $9178)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC010
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
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 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized professional and results oriented individual to serve as Office of Inspector General Investigations Attorney. Under general direction this position will perform technical and legal work for the Office of the Inspector General relating to confidential investigations. The position will conduct specialized sensitive and confidential field investigations to determine statutory and administrative compliance relating to child deaths serious injuries and complaints that implicate misconduct of Department or private agency staff. The position will apply legal methods and procedures with reference to the legal implications involved. This position will analyze evidence discovered under applicable federal and state statutes and rules to determine whether criminal prosecution disciplinary or licensure action is warranted. In addition the position will conduct technical legal research and data analysis preparing detailed reports of findings. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong commitment to investigating allegations of misconduct and working to provide resolution of such cases. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan excellent benefits and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Office of Inspector General Investigations Attorney
- Conducts Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL) investigations.
- Serves as the Departments representative for prosecuting CWEL cases in the Administrative Hearings Unit.
- Drafts procedures rules and regulations interpretations and summaries of various provisions of pertinent statutes
- Conducts technical legal research relating to issues in investigations.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires graduation from a recognized law school
- Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in a public or business organization related to child welfare
- 2 years of experience in a public or business organization applying working knowledge of the common law and provisions of state and federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions
- 2 years of experience in a public or business organization applying working knowledge of judicial and quasijudicial procedures and rules of evidence
- 2 years of experience in a public or business organization applying skill and ability in analyzing appraising and organizing facts evidence and precedents and in presenting such material involving a moderately complex problem in clear and logical form in written media as briefs memoranda summarizations research reports or regulations
- 2 years of experience in a public or business organization applying the ability to use expediently all primary and secondary legal source materials to analyze all legal documents and instruments and to prepare conduct and report formal or informal administrative hearings
- 2 years of experience in a public or business organization applying working knowledge of the principles of administration and management including organization controls and techniques used in dealing with management and procedural problems
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass a background check
- Requires possession of a valid drivers license and ability to travel
- All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption children and families are our focus. The Division of Budget and Finance plays a supporting role in the Departments operations by working to ensure the agencys financial stability and implementation of sound budgetary practices.
Work Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz Springfield Illinois
Agency Contact: Shane Power
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Posting Group: Legal Audit & Compliance
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Employment Type
Full-Time
