AREA ADMINISTRATOR

This job was posted by For more Information, Please See Job Requisition ID:58540 Opening Date: 09/08/2026 Closing Date:10/06/2026 Agency:Department of Children and Family Services Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015Skill Option:Special License - Illinois Law License Bilingual Option:None Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $10,350 - $11,600/month Job Type:Salaried Category:Full Time County:Cook Number of Vacancies:1 Bargaining Unit Code:None Merit Comp Code:Managerial Exclusion from RC010 Collective Bargaining Coverage A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a detailed resume/CV to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one. 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. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Special Assistant General Counsel. 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 and communication 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. Essential Functions Provides legal advice and counsel to the agency's central office management and professional staff Provides advice and counsel to staff of the Division of Licensing regarding any and all questions on licensing rules, statutes, and procedures Provides legal advice and counsel to program staff concerning any and all questions on adoptions, guardianship,permanency goals, and other initiatives Provides legal counsel to professional staff concerning any and all questions on adoptions and permanencyissues in developing case presentation and interpreting court orders, statutes, and regulations Serves as a liaison and provides coordination with the Attorney Generals Office regarding state level appellatecases involving the Department Represents the Department in administrative hearings and licensing appeals which involve some adversedecision of actions regarding a DCFS license, such as revocation, placement hold, non-renewal, license denial, etc Reviews drafts and coordinates with staff the finalization of Department Intergovernmental Agreements andMemoranda of Understanding Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove Minimum Qualifications Requires graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law Preferred Qualifications 1 year of experience providing legal counsel regarding legislation, administrative rules, and procedures to a governmentalentity 3 years of professional experience as an attorney conducting legal analysis and legal research 1 year of professional experience as an attorney addressing licensing/regulatory violations and enforcement matters 1 year of professional experience as an attorney presenting and arguing legal cases in court or administrative hearings 3 years of professional experience as an attorney working in collaboration with various internal and external entities #J-18808-Ljbffr