Special Counsel (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8L) (46685)
Special Counsel (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8L) (46685)
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$ 9167 - 10417
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46685
Closing Date: 05/06/2025
Agency:Department of Public Health
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR 40070
Office:Directors Office
Division:Legal Services
Posting ID:0/ 46685
Posted:4/22/25 5/20/25
Skill Option:Special License Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9167/month; Full Range $9167 $10417/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Public Healthmust 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.
Posting Identification Number:
0/ 46685
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 Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Special Counsel for the Department. Provides legal technical counsel and representation within statutorily defined hearings within the Division of Legal Services. Serves as supervisor.
Benefits Statement
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas(when available and dependent upon position)
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans.
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pretax programs Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- 1025 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (prorated dependent on start date)
- 1314 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: Functions
- Serves as Special Counsel for the Department.
- Reviews and processes legal referrals from the Office of Health Care Regulation and Health Protection to the Office of the Attorney General and local States Attorney Offices.
- Provides professional general legal expertise on significant proposed legislation amendments and administrative rules provides interpretations of case law and legal principles affecting the Department.
- Develops prepares and responds to inquiries on legal issues from the various offices and divisions; develops prepares and provides inservice legal training to Department personnel.
- Serves as fullline supervisor as necessary.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years college.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years professional experience in the practice of law.
- Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of common law Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to the agency programs.
- Extensive knowledge of judicial and quasijudicial and administrative procedures and the rules at all judicial levels.
- Extensive knowledge of legal methods practices and procedures in the agency.
- Four (4) years experience with the principles of management including organization controls and techniques used in dealing with management and procedures problems.
- Four (4) years experience planning laying out coordinating and reviewing the work of a technical or legal program or units.
- Four (4) years experience drafting complex and technical legal documents.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective professional and public contacts and satisfactory working relationships with others.
- Four (4) years experience analyzing and appraising facts evidence and precedents in developing pertinent issues and applying fundamental principles to unusual difficult and complex problems and giving full and complete though brief expression to such issues and facts evidence and precedents pertaining to same.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
- Requires appropriate valid Drivers License.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds 6 regional offices 3 laboratories and over 1200 employees IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention health promotion regulation and control of disease and injury.
Work Hours: MondayFriday 8:30am5:00pm
Work Location: 535 W Jefferson St Springfield IL
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Legal Audit & Compliance
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.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive fouryear terms at the Director of the Department of Public Healths discretion.
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:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
