Illinois Department of Revenue Job Posting

Date: January 25, 2021
Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62702-5145
Job Requisition ID:  141
Agency:  Department of Revenue  
Closing Date/Time:  02/17/2021 
Job Requisition/Posting ID: 141  
Salary:  $6,414-$9,816 (Anticipated Starting Salary for Non-State Applicants - $6,414) 
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time 
County:  Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  RC010 

Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:

We are currently transitioning our application process away from paper process to an electronic application process.  This position has not been transitioned please follow the directions below when applying to this position.

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE - Applications must be sent to the Agency Contact listed below

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

Under administrative direction, performs highly specialized technical assistance and participates directly as an expert on whose advice key decision makers rely on in formulating administrative policies for interpreting the Illinois tax acts, rules, regulations and judicial decisions; renders oral legal opinions and, as an expert authority, provides recommendations which must be considered in the development or modification of programs and services where there is considerable room for principled disagreement on the interpretation; serves on project teams throughout the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) for the purpose of rendering legal advice and interpreting the various tax acts, Federal tax laws, rules and regulations and judicial decisions; prepares written legal opinions, in draft form for submission to supervisor; drafts bills for presentation to the legislature; assists supervisor in preparing legal documents for filing with the Secretary of State and Joint Committee on Administrative Rules relative to rule making activities initiated by the Division; participates in drafting tax forms, notices, letters, bulletins and allied documents; advises management on the legality and adequacy of forms and documents; conducts litigation conferences and quasi-judicial hearings as assigned by supervisor. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires graduation from a recognized law school. Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois. Requires three years professional experience in the practice of law. Requires thorough knowledge of common law and of the State and Federal laws, particularly relating to administrative and regulatory functions. Requires extensive knowledge in the field of tax law. Requires working knowledge of principles of administration and management, including organization, controls and techniques used in dealing with management and procedural problems. Requires ability to travel. 

Work Hours:  8:30am-5:00pm 
Work Location: Legal Services
101 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5145 
Agency Contact:  Katherine Nelson
Illinois Department of Revenue - Human Resources
Willard Ice Building, 101 W Jefferson St, Mail Code 5-110, Springfield, IL 62702
Phone - 217-782-6239
Fax - 217-782-9925 
Job Function:  Legal and Compliance  

 

CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTING

 

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES seeking a transfer: Submit a Transfer Request to the Agency Contact address listed above.  

 

ALL OTHER APPLICANTS: Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application to the Agency Contact address listed above.  

Failure to complete and submit the current version of the CMS-100 or CMS-100B forms may result in your application being rejected. Please use the applicable links above. DO NOT SEND ANY CMS100 OR CMS100B APPLICATIONS TO CMS EXAMINING. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SENT TO THE AGENCY CONTACT.

 

For titles requiring an automated exam, submit your application to the contact listed on the posted vacancy. CMS testing staff will contact you to schedule an exam when the posting you have applied to is eligible for testing.

Sarah Croft