DEPUTY LEGAL COUNSEL (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)

State of IllinoisSpringfield, IL, US

9 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Requisition ID : 44332

Closing Date / Time : 02 / 10 / 2025

Agency : Emergency Management Agency

Class Title : SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070

Skill Option : Special License - Illinois Law License

Bilingual Option : None

Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary Range $8,486 - $12,500 / month

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Plan / BU : Not applicable - This is an Exempt position.

Agency Statement : Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of emergency management professionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective, and resources to help residents prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from threats, hazards, disasters or emergencies. IEMA-OHS is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, life, and safety of all Illinoisans.

About this Position : The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking an Illinois-licensed Deputy Legal Counsel to assume responsibility for advising the Director of IEMA-OHS and the agency overall on legal issues regarding Emergency Management matters affecting the State of Illinois. This position will serve as the principal legal advisor to the Chief Legal Counsel for IEMA-OHS and will be responsible for advising and making determinations on various legal and policy related issues. The individual in this role will also work with private and public organizations, officials of other agencies, and / or officials of other states and the federal government to help achieve satisfactory resolution of outstanding issues of mutual interest. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven workforce, we invite you to apply for the Deputy Legal Counsel position with IEMA-OHS!

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM JURISDICTION B OF THE ILLINOIS PERSONNEL CODE UNDER PROVISION OF PARAGRAPH 4d(3).

POSTING ID 44332

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 Emergency Management Agency 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.

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

Serves as the principal legal advisor to the Chief Legal Counsel for IEMA-OHS functions / programs and policies.

Prepares, oversees, and coordinates administrative litigation, administrative review cases, or other litigation.

Drafts rules, policies and interpretations and analyzes and provides day-to-day advice regarding various statutes pertaining to IEMA-OHS programs, policies, and procedures.

Designs, conducts, and coordinates investigations into allegations of employee misconduct, and necessary background checks both internally and externally subject to appropriate laws and regulations.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Requires the completion of a law degree from an ABA accredited law school and a license to practice law in Illinois.

Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers six (6) years of working knowledge of common laws; Federal and State Laws, and regulations pertaining to emergency management.

Prefers four (4) years of experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relations with a wide range of professionals from a variety of local, state, and federal organizations.

Prefers four (4) years of working knowledge of legal methods, practices, and procedures in a government entity.

Conditions of Employment

The ability to use state issued equipment, such as a cell phone or laptop.

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required / mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Essential Personnel : This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard of declarations of liberal leave or government disclosure due to weather, protest, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding.

Work Hours : Mon. - Fri. : 8 : 30a - 5 : 00p

Work Location : Springfield - 1035 Outer Park Dr

Agency Contact : EMA HR

Email : [email protected]

Posting Group : Legal, Audit & Compliance; Public Safety

Revolving Door :

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430 / 5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses :

[email protected]