Central Office FOIA Officer (Transportation Executive I)

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Executive I to serve as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer. This role is the primary point of contact for all FOIA requests and is responsible for organizing, planning, and executing responses in compliance with statutory deadlines.

The position reports to the Senior Assistant Chief Counsel and coordinates departmental responses to inquiries and appeals, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination across

Qualifications

• Four years of college, preferably in business or public administration.
• One year of responsible administrative experience as a FOIA Officer for a state or federal agency, or one year reviewing and responding to Illinois Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office Suite (preferred).
• Ability to travel with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Successful completion of background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all FOIA requests.
• Organizes, plans, and executes FOIA responses while ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Coordinates departmental responses to inquiries and appeals.

Education

Four years of college, preferably in business or public administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Executive I to serve as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer. This position serves as the primary point of contact for all FOIA requests received by the department, organizing, planning, and executing FOIA requests while ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines. The role reports to the Senior Assistant Chief Counsel and coordinates departmental responses to inquiries and appeals.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of college, preferably in business or public administration
• One year of responsible administrative experience as a FOIA Officer for a state or federal agency, or one year reviewing and responding to Illinois Freedom of Information Act requests
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office Suite (preferred)
• Ability to travel with overnight stays as appropriate
• Successful completion of background check and self-disclosure of criminal history