Assistant General Counsel (Public Service Administrator, Opt.8L)
- Springfield, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Closing Date: 09/10/2025
Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015Office: Director's OfficeDivision: Legal ServicesPosting ID: 02-25-0061 / 49384Posted: 8/26/25 - 9/10/25Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281/month; Full Range $8,281-$12,223/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC010 Professional Legal Unit, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: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 website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the employee career portal.Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.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.Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Assistant General Counsel, providing legal advice, analysis, and response for the Department's Office of Health Care Regulation, and handling of administrative litigation and regulatory matters. Ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously. This candidate will also have excellent communication skills with program and legal colleagues.Benefits StatementAs a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- 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)
- 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
- 13-14 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Provides legal advice, counsel and representation to Department programs, with an emphasis to the Offices of Health Care Regulation and Human Resources, within the Department.
- Participate with other members of the legal staff, the Division of Governmental Affairs, and program personnel in the review of bills which have public health significance.
- Provides legal and technical support to Ethics Officer reviewing various ethics-related matters and other investigative referrals made to the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG), while maintain and updating spreadsheets and the docketing system containing internal ethical inquiries from within the agency and external referrals to the OEIG.
- Serves as Department attorney in administrative hearings, including the preparation of notices, motions, complaints, orders and similar legal documents and in the presentation of oral and written evidence at such administrative hearings.
- Regularly attends and participates in Department labor relations internal meetings and negotiations with, and on behalf of, management personnel.
- Confers with the Attorney General’s staff or State’s Attorneys to collaborate upon the preparation of written evidence, the availability of witnesses, the preparation or defense of litigation in which the Department is a party.
- Performs related duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires three (3) years legal experience in litigation pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years 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.
- Three (3) years legal experience in litigation pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.
- Three (3) years experience providing legal guidance on health care regulatory matters pursuant to the Nursing Home Care Act, Illinois Hospital Licensing Act, and other health care related laws.
- Thorough knowledge of common laws: Federal and State laws, regulations pertaining to the agency programs.
- Three (3) years experience with judicial and quasi-judicial and administrative procedures and the rules at all judicial levels.
- Extensive knowledge of legal methods, practices and procedures in the agency.
- 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 or unit.
- Three (3) years experience drafting complex and technical legal documents.
- Two (2) years experience maintaining effective professional and public contacts and satisfactory working relationships with others.
- Two (2) years experience analyzing and appraising facts, evidence and precedents in developing pertinent issues and in applying fundamental principles to unusual, difficult and complex problems and to give full and complete, though brief, expression to such issues and facts, evidence and precedents pertaining to same.
- 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 listed in the job description.
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & ComplianceThis position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).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.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSUse the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon.Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:State employees: Log in to the for State employees and review theNon-State employees: on – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.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:donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.comsystems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com