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State Agency FOIA Consultant / Ethics Officer

Website IL_Insurance Illinois Department of Insurance

The Illinois Department of Insurance seeks an organized, professional, ethically-focused, and results-oriented individual to serve as Assistant General Counsel/FOIA Consultant/Agency Ethics Officer. The Assistant General Counsel/FOIA Consultant/Agency Ethics Officer engages in specialized legal work as required by management staff. This position plans, directs, and conducts extensive and complex research into various legal and administrative matters pertaining to individuals and entities over which the Department has regulatory jurisdiction and other related legal issues. This position especially provides support and legal guidance for the Department’s operations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA), including interpretation and implementation of statutes, regulations, and case law affecting requests for public records and the requirements for public meetings. This position also advises management and staff of research findings, conclusions, and recommendations for interpreting and implementing the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, ethics-related Executive Orders, ex parte communications requirements, and the Department’s ethics policies and procedures. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal and organizational skills with a focus on organizational self-compliance mechanisms, as well as sound judgment in communicating discreetly. We invite all qualified candidates to apply to join our innovative team.

Work Hours:  M-F; 8:00 – 4:30 (adjustable)

Work Location: 320 W Washington St Springfield, IL 62767-1000 (hybrid in-person + remote schedule currently available)

Agency Contact:

For questions, email: DOI.HR@illinois.gov.  This address is ONLY for questions.

Applications are due by October 13, 2023 and MUST be submitted online through the job website at https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-Assistant-General-CounselFOIA-ConsultantEthics-Officer-%28PSA%2C-opt-8L%29-IL-62767/1081109200/

To apply for this job email your details to DOI.HR@illinois.gov