Governor of Illinois
Department Attorney (Public Service Administrator, Opt.8L)
Governor of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Assistant General Counsel – Emergency Medical Services
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Assistant General Counsel. The incumbent will provide legal advice, analysis, and response for the Department’s emergency medical services (EMT licensure), preparedness and response activities, and administrative litigation.
Essential Functions
Participates with the legal staff 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.
Serves as Department attorney in administrative hearings, including those conducted under the Emergency Medical Services Act and the Nursing Home Care Act. Prepares notices, motions, complaints, orders, and similar legal documents and presents oral and written evidence at such administrative hearings.
Provides legal services to Department programs, including the Office of Preparedness and Response and the Division of Vital Records. Interprets federal and state statutes and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and applies court decisions and general legal principles to programs administered by the Department.
Confers with the Attorney General or State’s Attorney to coordinate the preparation of written evidence and the availability of witnesses in the preparation or defense of litigation in which the Department is a party. Involves statutory interpretations and compliance with various State and Federal Statutes.
Assists in preparing and reviewing grants, contracts, and bid documents to determine compliance with Illinois law and Department policy.
Responds to public inquiries concerning legal aspects of Department programs.
Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the enumerated duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
Specialized Skills
Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative litigation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative litigation experience.
Extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi judicial and administrative procedures and the rules at all judicial levels.
Extensive knowledge of legal methods, practices, and procedures.
Working knowledge of principles of management, including organization, controls and techniques used in dealing with management and procedural problems.
Three (3) years experience planning, laying out, coordinating, and reviewing the work of a technical or legal program.
Three (3) years experience drafting complex and technical legal documents.
Three (3) years experience analyzing and appraising facts, evidence, and precedents in developing pertinent issues and in applying fundamental principles to unusual, difficult, and complex problems.
Benefits Statement
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).
Ten‑twenty days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
Twelve paid sick days annually which carry over year to year.
Three paid personal business days per calendar year (pro‑rated dependent on start date).
Thirteen‑fourteen paid holidays per year.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Employment Conditions
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 conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as stated in the job description.
About the Agency The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) oversees communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories, and over 1,200 employees, IDPH protects the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through prevention, health promotion, regulation, and control of disease and injury.
Work Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Work Location:
115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
Agency Contact:
DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov
Application Instructions: Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. For questions about how to apply, please see the State employee portal or the Illinois.jobs2web.com site for non‑State employees.
Contact emails for the application process include donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com, systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com.
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.
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Essential Functions
Participates with the legal staff 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.
Serves as Department attorney in administrative hearings, including those conducted under the Emergency Medical Services Act and the Nursing Home Care Act. Prepares notices, motions, complaints, orders, and similar legal documents and presents oral and written evidence at such administrative hearings.
Provides legal services to Department programs, including the Office of Preparedness and Response and the Division of Vital Records. Interprets federal and state statutes and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and applies court decisions and general legal principles to programs administered by the Department.
Confers with the Attorney General or State’s Attorney to coordinate the preparation of written evidence and the availability of witnesses in the preparation or defense of litigation in which the Department is a party. Involves statutory interpretations and compliance with various State and Federal Statutes.
Assists in preparing and reviewing grants, contracts, and bid documents to determine compliance with Illinois law and Department policy.
Responds to public inquiries concerning legal aspects of Department programs.
Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the enumerated duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
Specialized Skills
Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative litigation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative litigation experience.
Extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi judicial and administrative procedures and the rules at all judicial levels.
Extensive knowledge of legal methods, practices, and procedures.
Working knowledge of principles of management, including organization, controls and techniques used in dealing with management and procedural problems.
Three (3) years experience planning, laying out, coordinating, and reviewing the work of a technical or legal program.
Three (3) years experience drafting complex and technical legal documents.
Three (3) years experience analyzing and appraising facts, evidence, and precedents in developing pertinent issues and in applying fundamental principles to unusual, difficult, and complex problems.
Benefits Statement
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).
Ten‑twenty days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
Twelve paid sick days annually which carry over year to year.
Three paid personal business days per calendar year (pro‑rated dependent on start date).
Thirteen‑fourteen paid holidays per year.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Employment Conditions
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 conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as stated in the job description.
About the Agency The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) oversees communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories, and over 1,200 employees, IDPH protects the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through prevention, health promotion, regulation, and control of disease and injury.
Work Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Work Location:
115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
Agency Contact:
DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov
Application Instructions: Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. For questions about how to apply, please see the State employee portal or the Illinois.jobs2web.com site for non‑State employees.
Contact emails for the application process include donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com, systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com.
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.
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