Deputy General Counsel (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR) (option 8L Illinois Law License)

Agency:  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date:  05/20/2024
Closing Date/Time:  06/03/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $10,417 - $12,084 per month ($125,004 - $145,008 per year) 
Job Type:  Salaried 
County:  Cook 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

 

****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. 

 

Posting Identification Number  36978

Position Overview

The Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detailed-oriented individual with a license to practice law in Illinois to serve as the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance.  The Deputy General Counsel will oversee several bureaus within the Department of Human Services, will liaise with others in the Department and other State and federal agencies, and will serve as the Department’s Chief Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Officer.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance.
2. Oversees the Bureau of Civil Affairs. Conducts complex legal research and writing and provides legal advice and interpretation to Executive Staff regarding the full range of legal issues related to Civil Affairs, which includes but is not limited to ensuring compliance with non-discrimination, anti-harassment, sexual harassment, anti-retaliation and workplace violence administrative directives, and Federal and State non-discrimination and harassment laws. 
3. Serves as Chief EEO/Affirmative Action (AA) Officer for DHS.
4. Serves as full-line supervisor.  
5. Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective liaison relationships with and among other Divisions in DHS, State and Federal Agencies, the public, professional and lay groups, and employees. 
6. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college.
2. Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
3. Requires four (4) years professional experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Four (4) years of professional experience conducting investigations and drafting investigation reports.
2. Four (4) years of professional experience responding to and advising regarding governmental investigations, ethics investigations, sexual harassment investigations or civil rights violation investigations.
3. Four (4) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
4. Four (4) years of professional experience utilizing nondiscrimination and civil rights statute principles and practices. 
5. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with organizational leaders, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
6. Two (2) years of professional experience working with procedures, policies, rules or regulations for a public or private organization.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to travel.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1 hour lunch, Flex Schedule Available; Off: Sat/Sun, State Holidays 
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607 

Office of General Counsel

Division of Compliance
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov  
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Social Services 

 

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of