TECHNICAL ADVISOR II

​Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title: Technical Advisor II
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date: 02/04/2025
Closing Date/Time: 02/20/2025
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $6,339 monthly; Full Range $6339 - $9178 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC010

 

 

 

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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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.

Posting Identification Number 44347

 

Resumes are recommended to be uploaded to profile/attached to application

Please upload your transcripts and License to your application & Career Profile

THIS POSITION IS REVOLVING DOOR

 

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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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

Under the direction and supervision of Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel, performs technical and legal work; drafts agreements, bills, amendments, resolutions, rules and regulations; collaborates with staff to create funding priorities and plans; evaluates, develops, and validates program standards, policies and procedures; conducts legal research; advises officials and the public.

Essential Functions

• Drafts legal grant boiler agreements, interagency agreements, user agreements, legislation, amendments, resolutions, rules, and regulations.
• Plans, evaluates, and develops program standards, agency policies and procedures and assists staff in their implementation.
• Serves as legal counsel for task forces, committees, and oversight boards administered by the agency.
• Collaborates with staff to establish funding priorities and develop notices of funding opportunities.
• Serves as Open Meeting Act (OMA) Officer and responds to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
• 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 the possession of an active license to practice law in Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one year of experience drafting and reviewing contracts grant agreements or grant proposals.
• Prefers knowledge of the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act, 2 CFR 200, and related grant administration laws and regulations.
• Prefers one year of experience providing legal advice or counsel to a nonprofit, not-for-profit, or government agency.
• Prefers one year of experience responding to Fr