DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL - SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, 8L

Job Requisition ID: 55278 - IPR#26-01347
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) 
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License 
Salary: $11,000 - $13,000 MONTHLY
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: Non-Union/At Will

 

 

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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 Transportation 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.

 

 

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Position Overview: 

Under general direction of the Chief Counsel, this position provides technical advice and legal policy determinations on legal matters related to labor relations, personnel, compliance, and employment law issues for the department. In the absence of the Chief Counsel, this position performs the duties and responsibilities of  that position. This position is appointed the Ethics Officer of the department.

 

Essential Functions

Serves as Ethics Officer for the department, counsel, and legal advisor for all offices in the department.
• Coordinates comprehensive review of ethical and other legal issues with other department attorneys and with outside counsel.
• Provides interpretation of state and federal laws and regulations and department policies, proposes, drafts, reviews, and revises new policies and interpretations.
• Acts as liaison with decision-making authority over ethical matters in cooperation with the Executive Ethics Commission and Office of the Executive Inspector General.
• Provides training to new and existing employees.

 

Prepares information and documents for legal work for the department, including but not limited to contract strategy, preparation, review and negotiation, general counseling, legal research, cost-effective handling and mitigation of litigation, claims, and determination of settlements with the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel (Springfield), Office of the Governor, Office of the Attorney General, and outside counsel, and general legal and statutory compliance. 

 

Serves as supervisor for Labor Relations Counsel, FOIA Officer, paralegal, Ethics Administrator, and Rules Manager, assigns and reviews work, approves time off, provides guidance and training, completes performance evaluations, and provides input to the Chief Counsel on staff performance and training.

 

Assists the Chief Counsel in the preparation of legislation and representation on behalf of the department in legislative or administrative proceedings, which include appearing on behalf of the department.
• Represents the department as Special Assistant Attorney General, by appointment, in legal or administrative proceedings. 

 

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
• Prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law with knowledge of labor relations and employment law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough kno