What are the responsibilities and job description for the TECHNICAL ADVISOR III position at State of Illinois?
Agency : Office of the State Fire Marshal
Closing Date / Time : 01 / 21 / 2025
Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491 / Monthly; Full Range $7,491 - $11,015 / Monthly
Job Type : Salaried
County : Sangamon
Number of Vacancies : 1
Plan / BU : RC010
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.
Posting Identification Number
43602
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.
Position Marketing Statement
The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is accepting applications to fill the position of Technical Advisor III. The agency is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual with experience in specialized legal work and regulatory enforcement that involves complex functions of a highly technical nature. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively articulate complex legal matters in writing. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to professionally interact with office staff, members of special interest groups and the legislature, and the general public. The optimal candidate possesses the ability to take full ownership of assigned work while also keeping supervisors sufficiently informed of developments and updates with that work. As a Technical Advisor III and employee of the State of Illinois, the selected candidate will have access to state healthcare, benefits, and a pension plan. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join the OSFM team.
Job Duties
- Performs specialized legal work and regulatory enforcement and administrative tasks that involve complex functions of a highly technical nature, including but not limited to, petroleum underground storage tank safety and boiler and pressure vessel safety.
- Provides advice and counsel regarding the planning, evaluation, development, and validation of programs, standards, policies, methods, techniques, and procedures and assists in their implementation.
- Confers and advises field staff on legal or administrative issues to enhance their capabilities in trial and enforcement situations.
- Contacts and advises associations and special interest groups to explain programs and secure support of program goals and objectives for regulated communities.
- Under the guidance of Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel, provides assistance with internal investigations.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Work Hours : Monday through Friday / 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00PM / Hybrid Work Option Available
Work Location : 1035 Stevenson Dr Springfield, IL 62703-4259
Agency Contact : Kathy Fairfield
Email : sfm.hr@illinois.gov
Phone # : 217-785-6746
Job Family : Public Safety
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
About the Agency
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is dedicated to working with our partners and providing assistance to the fire service in the protection of life, property, and the environment through communication, inspection, investigation, certification, and licensing. The OSFM is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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.
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 :
Salary : $7,491 - $11,015
