Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Working Title: CFS Policy Counsel- TA III
Closing Date/Time: 06/30/2024
Supervisor: Shayne Aldridge
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,873/month (Effective 7/1/24); Full Range $7,491-$11,015/month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 3
Plan/BU: RC010
REQ #: 38325
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.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Child and Family Services Policy Counsel. Under administrative direction, this position will draft and revise administrative rules, policy documents, and Departmental procedures. The position will prepare and finalize rulemaking documents, conduct legal research, and represent the Office of Child and Family Policy at meetings with the staff of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit policy development related to child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal, research, and organizational skills. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.
- Serves as Child and Family Services Policy Counsel
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Conducts legal research
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Leads work groups comprised of management and/or subject matter experts representing various divisions/disciplines within the Department
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Represents the Office of Child and Family Policy at meetings with the staff of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR)
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Prepares written Bill Review analyses or written analyses of pending legislation which has the potential to affect the Department
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Assembles and maintains documentation for each rulemaking and policymaking project to ensure retention of supporting information and reasoning behind decision making relative to policies and rules
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Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
- Requires graduation from a recognized law school
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Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
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Requires 2 years of professional experience in the practice of law
- 3 years of experience applying thorough knowledge of common law and of state and federal laws, particularly relating to administrative and regulatory functions
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3 years of experience applying extensive knowledge in the field of law with which primarily concerned
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3 years of experience applying the ability to plan, lay out, and review work relating to complicated legal problems
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3 years of experience utilizing skills and ability in analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents concerned in difficult and complex cases and in presenting such material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation
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3 years of experience applying the ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature in a public or business organization
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Requires the ability to pass a background check
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Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701-1222
Agency Contact: Lily Koehl
Email: lillian.koehl@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
PUC #: 90693719
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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