Department Attorney (Public Service Administrator, Opt.8L)

Agency: Department of Public Health
Office: Director's Office

Division: Legal Services
Posting ID: 02-24-0362 / 40573

Posted:  08/07/2024 - 08/21/2024
Salary: $7,966 - $11,759/month
Job Type: Salaried 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC010 

 

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 pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 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 (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

****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 Health 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.

 

Posting Identification Number:

02-24-0362 / 40573

Agency Marketing Statement

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 1,200 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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Assistant General Counsel, providing legal advice, analysis, and response for the Department's emergency medical services program (EMT licensure), preparedness and response activities and administrative litigation. Ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously. This candidate will also have excellent communication skills with program and legal colleagues.

Job Responsibilities

1.  Participates with members of the legal staff the Division of Governmental Affairs and program personnel in preparing and interpreting bills of public health significance introduced into the General Assembly as well as in the preparation of rules regulations and standards required in the implementation of statutes administered by the Department of Public Health.

 

2.  Serves as Department attorney in administrative hearings including but not limited to those conducted under the Emergency Medical Services Act and cases under the Nursing Home Care Act including the preparation of notices motions complaints orders and similar legal documents and in the presentation of oral and written evidence at such administrative hearings.

 

3.  Provides legal services to Department program including but not limited to th