State of Illinois
TECHNICAL ADVISOR II (ATTORNEY)
State of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Agency: Environmental Protection AgencyClass Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR II - 45252Skill Option: NoneBilingual Option: NoneClosing Date/Time: 11/14/2024Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,339 monthly; Full Range $6,339 - $9,178 monthly.Job Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeCounty: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 2Plan/BU: RC010
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 42169
Technical Advisor II (Attorney)
***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***
Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*
Position Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Legal Counsel (DLC), Bureau of Land Regulatory Unit is seeking to hire a Technical Advisor II. This position performs technical and legal work of a general nature, involving responsibility for recommending administrative action on problems relating to the Bureau of Land Regulatory activity. The perfect candidate will have experience in conducting administrative hearings, legal hearings, and litigating matters before administrative tribunals.
The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays), pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
Drafts regulatory proposals and assists in the preparation of these proposals for the Bureau of Land (BOL), Legal Counsel.Assists in bringing enforcement actions against violators of the Environmental Protection Act (Act) and Rules and Regulations of the Pollution Control Board (PCB).Represents the Agency in permit appeals, including the compilation of the Agency’s record of decision.Represents the Agency in variance and adjusted standard matters.Prepares legal Memoranda in response to requests for legal opinions, advice, or information from the Bureau of Land and Division of Legal Counsel management.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires graduation from a recognized law school.Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers working knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of evidence.Prefers working knowledge of the common law and the provisions of state and federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.Prefers ability to maintain satisfactory public contacts and working relationships with others.Prefers ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.Prefers ability to use expediently all primary and secondary legal source materials, to analyze all legal documents and instruments and to prepare, conduct and report formal or informal administrative hearings.Prefers skill and ability in analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence and precedents and in presenting such material, involving a moderately complex problem, in clear and logical form in written media as briefs, memoranda,summarizations, research reports or regulations.
Conditions of Employment
Requires possession of the appropriate valid driver’s licenseRequires the ability to travelRequires ability to pass a name-based background check
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - FridayWork Location: 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702Agency Contact: Joe MercierEmail: joseph.mercier@illinois.govPhone #: 217-785-2361Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
This position [DOES NOT] 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”), and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG, or may be subject to a fine.”
Agency Statement: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.
The IEPA does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent IEPA employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use 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 Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com 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 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.
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
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 42169
Technical Advisor II (Attorney)
***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***
Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*
Position Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Legal Counsel (DLC), Bureau of Land Regulatory Unit is seeking to hire a Technical Advisor II. This position performs technical and legal work of a general nature, involving responsibility for recommending administrative action on problems relating to the Bureau of Land Regulatory activity. The perfect candidate will have experience in conducting administrative hearings, legal hearings, and litigating matters before administrative tribunals.
The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays), pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
Drafts regulatory proposals and assists in the preparation of these proposals for the Bureau of Land (BOL), Legal Counsel.Assists in bringing enforcement actions against violators of the Environmental Protection Act (Act) and Rules and Regulations of the Pollution Control Board (PCB).Represents the Agency in permit appeals, including the compilation of the Agency’s record of decision.Represents the Agency in variance and adjusted standard matters.Prepares legal Memoranda in response to requests for legal opinions, advice, or information from the Bureau of Land and Division of Legal Counsel management.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires graduation from a recognized law school.Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers working knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of evidence.Prefers working knowledge of the common law and the provisions of state and federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.Prefers ability to maintain satisfactory public contacts and working relationships with others.Prefers ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.Prefers ability to use expediently all primary and secondary legal source materials, to analyze all legal documents and instruments and to prepare, conduct and report formal or informal administrative hearings.Prefers skill and ability in analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence and precedents and in presenting such material, involving a moderately complex problem, in clear and logical form in written media as briefs, memoranda,summarizations, research reports or regulations.
Conditions of Employment
Requires possession of the appropriate valid driver’s licenseRequires the ability to travelRequires ability to pass a name-based background check
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - FridayWork Location: 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702Agency Contact: Joe MercierEmail: joseph.mercier@illinois.govPhone #: 217-785-2361Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
This position [DOES NOT] 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”), and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG, or may be subject to a fine.”
Agency Statement: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.
The IEPA does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent IEPA employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use 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 Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com 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 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.
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