TECHNICAL ADVISOR I

Job Requisition ID: 49043
Closing Date: 08/21/2025
​Agency: Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board
Class Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR I - 45251 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,928 - $6,500 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from RC010 Collective Bargaining Coverage

 

****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 Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board must 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.

 

Position Overview:

The IELRB is seeking to hire a Technical Advisor I to perform specialized legal work related to the administration of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act under the direction of the Executive Director. The Technical Advisor would investigate complex unfair labor practice charges and representation matters review and process legal petitions for certification of employee labor units; perform online legal research, draft and prepare written investigative reports, legal orders, and unit certifications and conduct on-site elections and mediations between adverse parties.

Illinois Education Labor Relations Board offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
• (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
• Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
• (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

 

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.

 

Essential Functions

• Investigates unfair labor practice cases to ascertain the validity of the charges.
• Researches and prepares materials for representation cases: reviews petition, gathers testimonial and documentary evidence, conducts legal research, drafts legal documents
• Secures consent election agreements, conducts secret ballot elections; coordinates the use of facilities to hold elections
  Represents the agency as an information officer
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited law school

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers course work in labor law or labor relations
• Prefers ability to conduct legal research and write legal opinions
• Prefers ability to communicate orally and in writing with professionals and non-professionals regarding the Board’s Act and rules and regulations
• Prefers skills and ability in analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and legal precedents and in presenting such material, when n