RULES MANAGER (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

Agency:  Department of Transportation 
Position Title: Technical Manager IV

Closing Date/Time: 10/29/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $5,432 monthly; Full Range $5,432-$9,713 monthly

Job Type:   Salaried 
Category: Full Time

County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:  NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters

 

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition Policy.

 

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 42162 - IPR#47399

Position Overview

This position ensures policies implemented by the department are in compliance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (IAPA) and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR).  This position is also responsible for coordinating the response to subpoenas served on the department.

Essential Functions

• Ensures all rulemaking proposals are developed and drafted at the prepublication stage and refined during the rulemaking process to best achieve departmental policy in a manner that is IAPA and JCAR compliant.
• Ensures proper publication of proposed and adopted rules, attends JCAR conferences and hearings, and performs liaison functions with the JCAR.
• Maintains and publishes the department’s regulatory agenda.
• Reviews and provides comment on legislative proposals affecting the rulemaking process.
• Works with the Office of Chief Counsel staff to determine what information should be included in the response packet, provides the approved packet to appropriate parties, and provides advice and recommendations on what information to include.  
• Works with the Senior Assistant Chief Counsel or Deputy Chief Counsel to determine whether staff attorney review of proposed rules is required and prepares rulemaking documents which are submitted to the Chief Counsel for final approval.
• Maintains a comprehensive index of all proposed and adopted rules and ensures that information is readily available to departmental personnel and the public upon request.  
• Ensures that all proposals are forwarded to the Office of the Secretary of State within established time frames and represents the department before the JCAR at monthly hearings to consider rulemaking proposals.  
• Makes recommendations to improve the department’s rulemaking procedures and prepares monthly reports on the status of rulemakings.  
• Provides research and assistance to offices as assigned.  
• Maintains a comprehensive index of subpoenas received, status of responses, and other information necessary to assist the department to respond to similar subpoenas in an efficient manner.  
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.  Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in communications or technical writing PLUS two years of experience developing and reviewing proposed rules; researching, drafting, and analyzing documents; or a combination thereof; OR Eight years of experience with developing and reviewing proposed rules; researching, drafting, and analyzing documents; or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental operations and state and federal laws relating to general administrative and regulatory functions, particularly regarding statutory mandates.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, management, and the public.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the rule making process and/or experience reviewing and gathering documents for subpoenas.

Conditions of Employment

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
• Occasional statewide travel which may include overnight s