Affairs/Legislative Liaison

State of Illinois
115 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Posted 

Job Description

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

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. 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.

Job Requisition ID: 51409
Closing Date: 11/21/2025
Agency: Commission on Equity and Inclusion
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 - $10,281 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.


Position Overview:
The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is seeking to hire an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Legislative Liaison. Under general direction of the Internal/External Communications Officer, organizes and evaluates legislation policy/regulatory matters for the agency. Duties will include assembling and providing summaries of the agency’s position on legislation, conducting research related to the strategy for the passage of legislation effecting agency policy, and accompanying the Executive Director of CEI or other upper-level management staff to legislative hearings to testify and present the department’s position. CEI offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter excited about joining our new Commission and having the opportunity to collaborate with teammates on strategies to support minority suppliers and vendors grow their businesses. We invite all interested applicants to apply as we are an equal opportunity employer.

Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion offers a robust benefit package including:
  • Monday-Friday schedule
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
  • Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
  • (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
  • Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
  • (13-14) paid state holidays annually
Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

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 legislative liaison for the Commission on Equity and Inclusion advocating and monitoring laws and regulations.
  • Provides consultation, advice and guidance to the Internal/External Communications Officer and other agency staff involved in reviewing, providing input on and testimony to the General Assembly on legislation.
  • Performs legislative outreach functions responding to inquiries and requests from the public, legislators, their constituents, officials and governmental entities regarding programs administered by the Commission on Equity and Inclusion, and the agency’s administrative and operating procedures.
  • Serves as agency liaison to legislators, legislative committees, and legislative staff involved with agency related legislation to provide information regarding the agency’s programs, operations and objectives and explains proposed and/or revised legislative issues.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prefers two (2) years or more of professional experience developing strategy for the passage of legislation and rules pertaining to governmental policy.
  • Prefers two (2) years or more of professional experience analyzing and drafting legislation for a government agency or entity.
  • Prefers two (2) years or more of professional experience developing and maintaining working relationships with the public, legislators, their constituents, officials and government entities.
  • Prefers two (2) years or more of professional experience researching and compiling data to prepare analytical reports pertaining to current and/or pending legislation.
  • Prefers two (2) years or more of professional experience participating in the procedures and practices of the Illinois General Assembly.
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

  • This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
  • 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 may require the ability to work evenings and weekends. (optional) This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour ‘on call’ capacity.
  • Per Executive Order 2018-07, requires engagement with Business Enterprise Program (BEP) contractors and subcontractors and support for the goals of the BEP program and the Fair Contracting Task Force.
  • Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel statewide in the performance of all duties.
  • 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.
  • This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is a separate and unique administrative agency with distinct functions regarding the promoting of diversity in the State hiring process and encouraging the continuing economic development of minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned and people with disabilities-owned and operated businesses to participate, and succeed, in the State procurement process through the administration of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act via the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Programs (VBP). Both the BEP and VBP are designed to remedy ongoing discrimination and the continuing effects of past discrimination in State procurement. CEI’s mission is to increase participation in the State procurement process by assisting minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities with contracting opportunities with the State through the certification, compliance, and outreach programs under the BEP and VBP. The Commission is also committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity in all areas of the State employment process, including but not limited to the recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, discharge, and the awarding of benefits for all qualified individuals.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
Agency Contact: Michael Chan
Email: michael.chan@illinois.gov
Phone #: 312-858-0510
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

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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Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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