Technical Advisor II (Attorney)
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:56473
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 06/16/2026
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title:TECHNICAL ADVISOR II - 45252
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary July 1 2026 $6820 a month; Full Range $6820 - $9875 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC010 Professional Legal Unit AFSCME
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.
***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***
Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
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Sponsorship for Employment:The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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 top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Division of Legal Counsel (DLC) Bureau of Air Enforcement Unit is seeking to hire a Technical Advisor position performs technical and legal work of a general nature involving responsibility for recommending administrative action on problems relating to the Bureau of Land enforcement or ideal candidate will have experience in legal research and writing and in administrative law including conducting administrative hearings and litigating matters before administrative tribunals.
The benefits of working at the IEPA include a 37 ½ hour work week a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation sick or personal leave holidays) pension and other retirement benefits tuition reimbursement and insurance eligibility on day one (medical dental vision and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
- Conducts enforcement actions against violators of the Environmental Protection Act (Act) and Rules andRegulations of the Pollution Control Board (PCB) for the Bureau of Air (BOA) Enforcement Unit Legal Counsel;
- Represents the Agency in permit appeals;
- Conducts specialized legal work
- Prepares legal Memoranda in response to requests for legal opinions advice or information from the Bureau of Airand Division of Legal Counsel management.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
- Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers working knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
- Prefers working knowledge of the common law and the provisions of state and federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
- Prefers ability to maintain satisfactory public contacts and working relationships with others.
- Prefers ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.
- Prefers ability to use expediently all primary and secondary legal source materials to analyze all legal documents andinstruments and to prepare conduct and report formal or informal administrative hearings.
- Prefers 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.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires possession of the appropriate valid drivers license
- Requires the ability to travel
- Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the 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.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30-5:00 Mon-Fri 1 hr lunch
Headquarter Location: 2520 W Iles Ave Springfield Illinois 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Kathy Taylor
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Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources; Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the 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) and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG or may be subject to a fine.
Agency Statement: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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
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