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Job Number: 9978-BOE-2026
Description
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-BOARD OF ETHICS
Number of Positions: 1
Starting Annual Salary: $170,100
The Board of Ethics ("The Board") administers the City of Chicago's Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances and other laws adopted to help ensure that City officials and the City’s over 30,000 employees avoid conflicts of interests. The Board's activities include providing confidential advice; educating City personnel, vendors, lobbyists, and the public about ordinances; regulating lobbyists and campaign contributors; distributing and maintaining financial disclosure statements for public inspection; and referring complaints and adjudicating completed investigations related to the Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances.
The Executive Director of the Board of Ethics oversees the general management and control of the Board’s staff and works in collaboration with the Board’s appointed Members to organize their monthly meetings and advise them on the disposition of matters that come before it. The position has full and complete authority to administer the department in a manner consistent with applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Manages day-to-day programs and operations which includes: providing confidential advice; educating City personnel, vendors, lobbyists, and the public about ordinances; regulating lobbyists and campaign contributors; distributing and maintaining financial disclosure statements for public inspection; and referring complaints and adjudicating completed investigations
- Directs and works with staff to ensure the quality, scope, and suitability of program activities reflects the vision and mission of the department
- Encourages and exercises leadership in the development of standards which maintain integrity in the operation of City government
- Demonstrates commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of operations, including staffing, policies, and programming
- Undertakes responsibility for achieving departmental goals and objectives through senior level teams
- Directs departmental operations including, but not limited to, personnel budgets, departmental policies, programs and services, contracts, and funding
- Drives innovation and strategic planning to develop programs, partnerships, and services
- Serves as key advisor to the Mayor by developing and leading the City’s agenda on issues related to maintaining integrity in the operation of City government
- Provides regular reports to the Mayor’s Office and departmental operations, metrics, reforms, and initiatives
- Identifies opportunities and works collaboratively across all City departments and sister agencies to advance administration priorities and initiatives
- Prepares and presents department’s budget to City Council
- Assists and participates in the implementation of Mayoral priorities
- Represents the Mayor’s Office and the department at key city-wide events (e.g., speaking events, forums, and press conferences) and in the negotiation of union contracts
- Ensures that all activities are carried out in alignment with both the City’s ethics codes and specific grant requirements
- Attends regular cabinet meetings and Mayor’s Office and departmental meetings, as requested
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location: 740 North Sedgwick Street Chicago, IL 60654
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience
- This is a Shakman Exempt - appointed position
- Successful candidates to possess the following:
- Five (5) years of work experience in a leadership role, preferably in a government, non-profit or a large-scale organization, which includes a strong track record of managing people, programs and budgets
- Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidates possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position based on the interview will be selected.
THIS POSITION IS NOT CAREER SERVICE
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website
City of Chicago :: Classification and Pay Plan
APPLICATION EVALUATION:
Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.
These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.
For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.
To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting
: Oct 27, 2026, 4:43:51 PM
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary: $170,100
Pay Basis
: Yearly
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - BOARD OF ETHICS
Job Number: 9978-BOE-2026
Description
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-BOARD OF ETHICS
Number of Positions: 1
Starting Annual Salary: $170,100
The Board of Ethics ("The Board") administers the City of Chicago's Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances and other laws adopted to help ensure that City officials and the City’s over 30,000 employees avoid conflicts of interests. The Board's activities include providing confidential advice; educating City personnel, vendors, lobbyists, and the public about ordinances; regulating lobbyists and campaign contributors; distributing and maintaining financial disclosure statements for public inspection; and referring complaints and adjudicating completed investigations related to the Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances.
The Executive Director of the Board of Ethics oversees the general management and control of the Board’s staff and works in collaboration with the Board’s appointed Members to organize their monthly meetings and advise them on the disposition of matters that come before it. The position has full and complete authority to administer the department in a manner consistent with applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Manages day-to-day programs and operations which includes: providing confidential advice; educating City personnel, vendors, lobbyists, and the public about ordinances; regulating lobbyists and campaign contributors; distributing and maintaining financial disclosure statements for public inspection; and referring complaints and adjudicating completed investigations
- Directs and works with staff to ensure the quality, scope, and suitability of program activities reflects the vision and mission of the department
- Encourages and exercises leadership in the development of standards which maintain integrity in the operation of City government
- Demonstrates commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of operations, including staffing, policies, and programming
- Undertakes responsibility for achieving departmental goals and objectives through senior level teams
- Directs departmental operations including, but not limited to, personnel budgets, departmental policies, programs and services, contracts, and funding
- Drives innovation and strategic planning to develop programs, partnerships, and services
- Serves as key advisor to the Mayor by developing and leading the City’s agenda on issues related to maintaining integrity in the operation of City government
- Provides regular reports to the Mayor’s Office and departmental operations, metrics, reforms, and initiatives
- Identifies opportunities and works collaboratively across all City departments and sister agencies to advance administration priorities and initiatives
- Prepares and presents department’s budget to City Council
- Assists and participates in the implementation of Mayoral priorities
- Represents the Mayor’s Office and the department at key city-wide events (e.g., speaking events, forums, and press conferences) and in the negotiation of union contracts
- Ensures that all activities are carried out in alignment with both the City’s ethics codes and specific grant requirements
- Attends regular cabinet meetings and Mayor’s Office and departmental meetings, as requested
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location: 740 North Sedgwick Street Chicago, IL 60654
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience
- This is a Shakman Exempt - appointed position
- Successful candidates to possess the following:
- Five (5) years of work experience in a leadership role, preferably in a government, non-profit or a large-scale organization, which includes a strong track record of managing people, programs and budgets
- Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidates possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position based on the interview will be selected.
THIS POSITION IS NOT CAREER SERVICE
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website
City of Chicago :: Classification and Pay Plan
APPLICATION EVALUATION:
Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.
These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.
For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.
To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting
: Oct 27, 2026, 4:43:51 PM
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary: $170,100
Pay Basis
: Yearly
H-1B Government Job Roles in Illinois
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Which government employers in Illinois sponsor H-1B visas?
Federal agencies with a significant Illinois presence, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Army Corps of Engineers, and federal contractor organizations tied to Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab, are among the most active H-1B sponsors in the public sector. State agencies and Illinois public universities such as the University of Illinois system also file Labor Condition Applications for qualifying specialty occupation roles.
Which cities in Illinois have the most government H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Chicago concentrates the highest volume of government H-1B sponsorship activity in Illinois, driven by federal agency offices, federal court systems, and large public-sector contractors headquartered downtown or in the metro area. Springfield, as the state capital, holds state government positions, while suburban municipalities like Naperville and Lemont are home to federally funded research institutions that sponsor H-1B workers in scientific and technical roles.
What types of government roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Illinois?
H-1B sponsorship in Illinois government and public sector settings is most common for positions that meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles in information technology, cybersecurity, civil and environmental engineering, public health research, economics, and policy analysis are frequently sponsored. General administrative or clerical roles typically do not meet the specialty occupation threshold required by USCIS.
How do I find government H-1B sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to identify government and public sector employers in Illinois that have a documented history of H-1B sponsorship through DOL Labor Condition Application filings. Searching by the Government and Public Sector category on Migrate Mate surfaces roles from federal agencies, public universities, and state-affiliated contractors across Chicago, Springfield, and surrounding areas.
Are there Illinois-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in government roles?
Illinois does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal rules, but public sector H-1B sponsorship carries a few practical distinctions. Government agencies may have longer internal procurement and HR approval timelines before initiating an H-1B petition. Federal employers are generally cap-exempt institutions, which means positions at agencies like the VA or federally funded research labs are not subject to the annual H-1B lottery, a meaningful difference from private-sector sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B government jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.