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STAFF ATTORNEY (NUCLEAR SAFETY STAFF ATTORNEY I)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  May 16, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62704-4462

Job Requisition ID:  47319

Job Requisition ID: 47319 

Opening Date: 05/16/2025
Closing Date: 06/02/2025
​Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title: NUCLEAR SAFETY STAFF ATTORNEY I 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $7,956- $11,754/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: VR704
 

 

Position Marketing Statement:  The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking a Nuclear Safety Staff Attorney I for the Division of Legal Services. This position will serve as a legal and technical advisor for the Agency while providing advice and counsel regarding relevant legal matters to agency leaders. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience making legal interpretations based on laws and regulations, as well as the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with their peers. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven workforce, we invite you to apply for the Nuclear Safety Staff Attorney I position with IEMA-OHS!

 

About the Agency Statement:  Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as a legal and technical advisor to Agency General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and various programs, as assigned.
  • Provides advice and counsel regarding the planning, evaluation, development, and validation of programs, standards, policies, methods, techniques, and procedures, and assists in their implementation.
  • Responsible for coordinating and representing Agency in enforcement and collection actions initiated by programs.
  • Researches, interprets, provides advice on pending legislation, court orders, statutes, and regulations for implementation. 
  • Under the guidance of Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel, provides assistance with internal investigations.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a law degree.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois prior to commencing employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of experience interpreting and applying state and federal law, and administrative rules and regulations for state or federal agencies.
  • Two (2) years of experience providing legal guidance on the legality of an organization’s activities, policy matters, rules, regulations, procedures, administration, operations, and litigation.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience analyzing proposed legislation, amendments, resolutions, procedures, and administrative rules and regulations to recommend changes that promotes the integrity of the organization’s programs.
  • Two (2) years of experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
  • Two (2) years of experience developing short-term and long-term objectives to advance organizational goals.

Conditions of Employment

  • A criminal history check with the Illinois State Police.
  • Ability to use state-issued equipment such as cell phone, laptop, etc.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • 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 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 1035 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-4462
Agency Contact: EMA.JOBS@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

 

This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

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.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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