SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR (Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Senior Public Service Administrator, Option 8L
Agency: Department of Revenue
Closing Date/Time: 02/05/2025
Salary: $8,825 - $9,583 Monthly ($105,900 - $115,000 Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: EP-000
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Position Overview
Under direction of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, serves as Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). As a key member of the Administrative Hearings unit, directly supervises a team of administrative law judges and support staff dedicated to ensuring the fair and efficient resolution of disputes by Illinois taxpayers and their representatives. In furtherance of that mission, serves as a subject matter expert required to conduct and oversee the more complex or controversial hearings involving deficiency, claim, liability, or other tax-related disputes. Researches and analyzes case appeals, court rulings and decisions, investigation reports and other resource documents to prepare for hearings, and reviews evidence to insure legality and statutory compliance. Prepares recommendations for disposition of cases involving summary of material evidence, statement of findings, facts and conclusions drawn. Provides relevant information and serves as a liaison between the program areas, and other responsibilities as directed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge. This candidate is expected to work in office at our Springfield location full time.
The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, twelve holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).
Essential Functions
- Subject to management approval, serves as Deputy Chief Administrative Law judge for the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
- Conducts quasi-judicial hearings, where there is room for principled disagreement, with Illinois and out-of-state taxpayers and/or their representatives for tax cases administered by IDOR.
- Provides technical and legal advice and assistance to subordinates on difficult or problem cases involving compliance or statutory interpretation.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Serves as consultant to and advises the Chief Administrative Law Judge and the Director on matters relating to all taxes administered by IDOR rules, regulations, policies and procedures to avoid conflict in the laws, as they relate to pending cases.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a law degree.
- Requires possession of a license to practice law in the State of Illinois.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of professional experience in the practice of law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six (6) years of trial advocacy, courtroom, and/or litigation experience.
- Six (6) years of work experience drafting legal documents, including memoranda, briefs, and orders.
- Six (6) years of work experience applying common law, federal and state laws, tax laws and regulations.
- Six (6) years of work experience related to the application of judicial and quasi-judicial administrative procedure rules and rules of civil procedure.
- Three (3) years of experience planning, directing and managing the activities of a major public or business administrative program.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
- The 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 8:30-5:00
Work Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Brent.Stice@Illinois.Gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
Agency Statement
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) administers Illinois tax laws and collects taxes in a fair,consistent, and efficient manner to provide accurate, timely, and reliable funding and information to state and local constituents. By using best practices, IDOR strives to continuously innovate and increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in all areas of operations and tax administration, thereby earning respect, delivering value, and being a trusted source of information.
IDOR is a professional-minded governmental entity that values its employees and invests in their success through training and engagement. IDOR values diversity, both culturally and professionally, and believes it can foster a more productive work environment best suited for serving the citizens and taxpayers of Illinois.
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield