Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge (SPSA Opt. 8L)
Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge (SPSA Opt. 8L)
phenom peopleSpringfield, IL
16 days ago
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Apply for this role →Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge. Subject to management approval, this position will serve as second-in-command of the Administrative Hearings Unit and will direct, evaluate, and monitor the activities of attorneys engaged in administrative hearings and reviews on a variety of child welfare, child protection, and licensing issues. This position establishes and maintains systems for receiving and docketing hearing requests, assigning and scheduling hearings, and reporting hearing officers' recommendations to the Chief Administrative Law Judge and the Director. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Job Responsibilities:
Serves as Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge for the Department of Children and Family Services
Serves as hearing officer for cases involving bargaining unit employees
Serves as full line supervisor
Reviews incoming and pending appeals for pre-hearing disposition
Reviews and critiques proposed legislation and rulemaking affecting the Department
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires completion of law school
Requires four years of administrative experience in the practice of law
Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois
Preferred Qualifications:
(In Order of Significance)
Three years of experience supervising professional legal staff in a public or business organization
Two years of professional experience in the practice of child law
Two years of professional experience conducting or arguing hearings and appeals
Two years of professional experience conducting legal analysis as an attorney
Three years of professional management experience in a public or business organization
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to pass a background check
Requires possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel
Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz Springfield, IL 62701-1222
Agency Contact:
Lillian Koehl
Email: Lillian.koehl@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-557-1752
Supervisor: Carol Melton
Job Family: Administration/Management; Legal and Compliance
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.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Children and Family Services's discretion.
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:
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