Governor of Illinois
REGIONAL HEALTH OFFICER (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 6)
Governor of Illinois, Marion, Illinois, United States, 62959
Overview
Job Requisition ID:
52576 Closing Date:
01/20/2026 Agency:
Department of Public Health Class Title:
SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 40070
Office:
Director's Office
Division:
Regional Health Services
Posting ID:
06-26-0128 / 52576
Posted:
01/05/2026 - 01/20/2026
Skill Option:
Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option:
None Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary Range $9,750 - $11,000 per month
Job Type:
Salaried Category:
Full Time
County:
Williamson Number of Vacancies:
1 Bargaining Unit Code:
None Merit Comp Code:
Term Appointment/ Agency
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 Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Marion Regional Health Officer. This position involves performing responsible managerial and administrative work overseeing the operations of the Public Health Regional Office in Marion, Illinois. The Regional Health Officer works independently to interpret and implement Department policies, providing leadership and direction to all Regional personnel responsible for delivering a variety of public health programs within the Marion Region. The Regional Health Officer will direct, coordinate, and evaluate all regional program activities to ensure the effectiveness and quality of Department initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with local health departments and community organizations, hold a Master’s degree in Public Health or Public Administration, possess excellent project management and organizational skills, demonstrate strong oral communication abilities, and have at least five years of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
Effectuates public health policy at the regional level.
Plans and executes policies and procedures to ensure effective program operation in the Marion Regional Office.
Consults with local health department administrators in implementing local and state public health rules and regulations.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Responds to constituent inquiries.
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 (4) years of college.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health or human services.
Preferred Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience working with local health departments and communities.
A Master of Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration or similar degree.
Possesses four (4) years knowledge of public health, state agency programs and service objectives, activities and operational systems.
Four (4) years of experience planning and executing policies and procedures.
At least five (5) years of experience supervising clerical, administrative and programmatic staff.
Four (4) years work experience in word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Power-point).
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires appropriate, valid drivers license.
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 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 Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
Work Hours and Contact Work Hours:
Monday- Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Headquarter Location:
2309 W Main St, Marion, Illinois, 62959 Work County:
Williamson Agency Contact:
DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov Posting Group:
Leadership & Management; Health Services
Revolving Door and Term Appointment 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.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Public Health’s discretion.
Additional Information 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: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com, systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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52576 Closing Date:
01/20/2026 Agency:
Department of Public Health Class Title:
SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 40070
Office:
Director's Office
Division:
Regional Health Services
Posting ID:
06-26-0128 / 52576
Posted:
01/05/2026 - 01/20/2026
Skill Option:
Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option:
None Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary Range $9,750 - $11,000 per month
Job Type:
Salaried Category:
Full Time
County:
Williamson Number of Vacancies:
1 Bargaining Unit Code:
None Merit Comp Code:
Term Appointment/ Agency
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 Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Marion Regional Health Officer. This position involves performing responsible managerial and administrative work overseeing the operations of the Public Health Regional Office in Marion, Illinois. The Regional Health Officer works independently to interpret and implement Department policies, providing leadership and direction to all Regional personnel responsible for delivering a variety of public health programs within the Marion Region. The Regional Health Officer will direct, coordinate, and evaluate all regional program activities to ensure the effectiveness and quality of Department initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with local health departments and community organizations, hold a Master’s degree in Public Health or Public Administration, possess excellent project management and organizational skills, demonstrate strong oral communication abilities, and have at least five years of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
Effectuates public health policy at the regional level.
Plans and executes policies and procedures to ensure effective program operation in the Marion Regional Office.
Consults with local health department administrators in implementing local and state public health rules and regulations.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Responds to constituent inquiries.
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 (4) years of college.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health or human services.
Preferred Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience working with local health departments and communities.
A Master of Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration or similar degree.
Possesses four (4) years knowledge of public health, state agency programs and service objectives, activities and operational systems.
Four (4) years of experience planning and executing policies and procedures.
At least five (5) years of experience supervising clerical, administrative and programmatic staff.
Four (4) years work experience in word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Power-point).
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires appropriate, valid drivers license.
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 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 Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
Work Hours and Contact Work Hours:
Monday- Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Headquarter Location:
2309 W Main St, Marion, Illinois, 62959 Work County:
Williamson Agency Contact:
DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov Posting Group:
Leadership & Management; Health Services
Revolving Door and Term Appointment 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.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Public Health’s discretion.
Additional Information 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: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com, systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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