Legislative Liaison

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Date:  Feb 4, 2025
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60605

Job Requisition ID:  43481

Job Requisition ID: 43481 
Closing Date/Time: 02/20/2025
Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: Spanish 
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $7,999 - $9,966 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

 

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****


Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Criminal Justice Information Authority must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

 

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Position Overview

This Legislative Liaison position involves drafting agency policy relating to the education of legislative initiatives for the Agency, making recommendations relating to the strategy for passage of legislation and rules affecting agency policy, serving as a spokesperson for the Program Analyst Director regarding issues that have a significant impact on a specific course of action, performing liaison functions with members of the General Assembly and their staff, County and City officials and other organizations in the development and interpretation of Department policies and statutes as well as the general public. The role also entails working with administrative staff on research and studies regarding pending and revised legislation and its impact on the agency. If you are interested in joining our team at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and you meet the requirements of the position, we encourage you to apply.  This Legislative Liaison position involves drafting agency policy relating to the education of legislative initiatives for the Agency, making recommendations relating to the strategy for passage of legislation and rules affecting agency policy, serving as a spokesperson for the Program Analyst Director regarding issues that have a significant impact on a specific course of action, performing liaison functions with members of the General Assembly and their staff, County and City officials and other organizations in the development and interpretation of Department policies and statutes as well as the general public. The role also entails working with administrative staff on research and studies regarding pending and revised legislation and its impact on the agency. If you are interested in joining our team at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and you meet the requirements of the position, we encourage you to apply. 

Essential Functions

  • Reviews, evaluates and analyzes legislation and policies, internal and external, that impact the Criminal Justice Information Authority, recommending positions, concerns, and opportunities for improvement
  • Engages members of the General Assembly and stakeholders to foster collaboration, support their constituencies,
    and provide insights on proposed legislation
  • Researches and analyzes specific policy issues and making recommendations based on reliable data and
    precedents
  • Represents the PAD at appropriate administrative and programmatic meetings and on various committees with
    the Authority and other state agencies making recommendations relative to departmental policy
  • Responds to various correspondence and report requests; has signature authority for the PAD and approves
    correspondence responses
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimal Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field
  • Requires three years related professional experience or a master’s degree in public administration, public policy, or other related area
  • Requires the ability to speak and write in Spanish at a colloquial skill level

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year professional experience working of the criminal justice system and related local, state, and federal public policy issues preferred
  • One year of professional experience utilizing bilingual Spanish/English oral and written communication skills
  • One year of experience working on Illinois or another state's government procedures, politics, and current issues preferred
  • Six months of professional experience drafting and executing legislative strategies preferred

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires occasional travel
  • Requires the ability to pass a background check
  • 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.

Conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Work Location: Chicago - 60 E Van Buren 
Email: CJA.HRDepartment@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Public Safety

 

 

Agency statement: 

ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants, including the R3 (restore, reinvest, renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis), state violence prevention grants, and federal grants including under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policy makers through research.

 

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.
 

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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