Deputy Director - Administrative Hearings
Company: Illinois Secretary of State
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Office of the Illinois Secretary
of State Alexi Giannoulias Job Title: Deputy Director -
Administrative Hearings Division: Administration Union: N/A
Location: 17 N State St, Chicago, IL – Cook County Salary:
Anticipated $85,000 to $105,000 annually – commensurate with
experience Benefits:
https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html Overview:
Plans, develops, directs, and coordinates operating and program
activities; represents the Director in assigned areas of public,
inter-divisional and inter-governmental relationships. Duties and
Responsibilities: Directs and coordinates the conduct of formal
administrative hearings, safety responsibility hearings and the
conduct of informal hearings, pursuant to the Illinois Vehicle
Code, primarily in Chicago metro area and the northern and central
portions of the Illinois. Directs and coordinates all activities
within the BAIID division, including overseeing the installation
and monitoring of ignition interlock devices installed in vehicles
of individuals convicted of DUI offenses; leads the certification
of Illinois vendors that provide ignition interlock services each
year; conducts inspections of BAIID sites, and issues Monitoring
Device Driving Permits (MDDP) for first time DUI offenders Directs
and participates in the formulation/implementation and execution of
Department policies and rules with an emphasis on the Hearings
Division. Coordinates with the Office of General Counsel and
representatives of the Illinois Attorney General's Office regarding
administrative hearings which are appealed to the courts on
Administrative Review. Establishes and maintains effective
inter-divisional, inter-governmental, public and professional
liaisons and legislative contacts; interprets department programs,
policies and objectives to governmental organizations, the public
and professional groups; provides information and suggestions.
Directs and evaluates the activities of division supervisors, and
hearing officers on an ongoing basis; prepares reports as assigned
within, a designated timeframe and submits to Director. Performs
other duties as required or assigned. Education and Experience:
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to
completion of four years college, preferably with major coursework
in business or public administration or law and three years of
managerial/legal experience in a private or public organization,
preferably with experience dealing with the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Experience overseeing administrative hearing divisions is
preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Requires thorough
knowledge of modern management practices, techniques and
procedures. Requires thorough knowledge of staff utilization and
motivation. Requires extensive knowledge of modern techniques
utilized in program research, development and implementation.
Requires extensive knowledge of effective communications techniques
including computer applications. Requires extensive knowledge of
state government organization and functions. Requires extensive
knowledge in budgeting in a governmental organization. Requires
ability to develop, establish and maintain effective working
relationships with public, private and other governmental
organizations. Requires ability to develop operational and program
objectives within the framework of legislated functions and
professional philosophies. Requires ability to direct and
coordinate the functions and activities of a variety of
professional, management and operational personnel. Application
Process: Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply
by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume
or other attachments as needed. Preference will be given to
Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in
accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment
Code. Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of
State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our
Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield
(217-782-4783). Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants
must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age,
marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related
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