PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR

This job was posted by : For more Information, Please See Job Requisition ID:57718 Opening Date: 07/28/2026 Closing Date:08/25/2026 Agency:Department of Children and Family Services Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill 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:Sangamon Number of Vacancies:1 Bargaining Unit Code:None Merit Comp Code:Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC010 Collective Bargaining Coverage 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 youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething 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 Legislative & Policy 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 Serves as Legislative and Policy Counsel for the Department of Children and Family Services Serves as liaison between the Office of Child and Family Policy and Legislative Affairs to ensure continuity and alignment in the development and implementation of Rules and Procedures necessary to carry out newly enactedlegislation Serves as Department liaison to members of the General Assembly, Congress, and their staff. Represents and communicates the Departments interests on legislative matters and engages with elected officials and staff regarding legislation, proposed statutory changes, and legislative agendas Establishes and maintains systems and procedures to monitor and track various legislative proposals Serves as a subject matter expert for the Department on newly enacted legislation, revisions to existing statutes, agency rules and procedures, and all other relevant law Provides testimony before the General Assembly and Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) to present the Departments viewpoint and legal opinion regarding current and proposed rules and legislation and ramifications on the Department, foster and adoptive parents, children, and families Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above Minimum Qualifications Requires graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois Requires three years of administrative experience in the practice of law #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois Department of Children and Family Services