Technical Advisor II (Attorney)

Date:  Jan 2, 2025

Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  43961

Job Requisition ID: 43961 
Closing Date/Time: 01/16/2025
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR II - 45252 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,339 monthly; Full Range $6,339 - $9,178 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/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 43961

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*

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 Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Division of Legal Counsel (DLC) is seeking to hire a Technical Advisor II to serve in the area of Bureau of Water (BOW)-Regulatory. This position performs technical and legal work of a general nature, providing legal counsel to the BOW regarding the development of statutory and regulatory provisions under the Illinois Environmental Protection Act. The ideal candidate will have experience in Illinois’ administrative rulemaking process, conducting 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 Water (BOW),
• Legal Counsel.
• Represents the Agency in permit appeals.
• Represents the Agency in variance and adjusted standard matters.
• Assists in bringing enforcement actions against violators of the Environmental Protection Act (Act) and Rules and
• Regulations of the Pollution Control Board (PCB).
• Prepares legal Memoranda in response to requests for legal opinions, advice or information from the Bureau of
• Water 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

• Require possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license
•  Requires the ability to travel.
•  Requires ability to pass a name-based background check.

Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: Springfield - 1021 N Grand Ave E 

Agency Contact:  Joe Mercier
Email: joseph.mercier@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-2361
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance