Regional Supervisor (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, Opt. 8H) - State of Illinois : Job Details

Agency: Department of Public Health

Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070

Skill Option: Special License - Environmental Health Practitioner

Office: Health Protection

Division: Environmental Health

Posting ID: 53-24-0327 / 41986

Posted: 11/01/2024 - 11/19/2024

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range $8,825 - $10,500/month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: St. Clair

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: None

A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Public Health must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Regional Supervisor. Performs highly technical work as the regional office supervisor in planning, directing and coordinating several multiphase environmental health programs in the regional office. Supervises professional staff in the regional office.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

* Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)

* Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.

* Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System

* Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan

* Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

* 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

* 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year

* 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)

* 13-14 paid holidays per year

* 12 weeks of paid parental leave

* Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

Essential Functions

* Plans and directs all regional environmental health programs, including swimming pools and bathing beaches, water well construction and well pump installation, private water supplies, non-community public water supplies, private sewage disposal, plumbing, manufactured housing, mobile home parks, youth camps, recreation areas, migrant labor camps, solid waste disposal, nuisances, mass gatherings, environmental toxicology, pesticides, vector control, product safety, mobile home tie down, food safety, hospital sanitation and institutional sanitation.

* Reviews plans and specifications provided to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental health laws and regulations.

* Serves as full-line supervisor.

* Schedules and conducts or directs training courses in various technical programs for Public Health and local health department staff, the regulated industry and the general public addressing environmental health activities covered by Department laws and regulations.

* Explains and interprets state Laws and Department rules and regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to environmental health programs to the general public, public officials, local health departments and other local groups.

* Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

* Requires possession of a Bachelor's Degree in public health, occupational health, safety engineering, environmental, biological or physical science related field with a minimum of 30 semester hours in the physical and/or biological sciences.

* Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience related to environmental health investigations and administration of environmental public health programs.

* Requires licensure as an environmental health practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

* Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal environmental health and public health laws and regulations.

* Extensive knowledge of administrative procedure and management principles.

* Four (4) years experience serving as a supervisor.

* Two (2) years experience providing expert technical and legal testimony in court cases.

* Four (4) years experience delivering training courses regarding environmental health programs.

* Four (4) years experience communicating with various entities both verbally and written.

Conditions of Employment

* Requires the ability to travel extensively within the State.

* Requires a current and valid driver's license.

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: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Location: 11 Executive Dr, Fairview Heights, Illinois, 62208

Agency Contact: [email protected]

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

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.

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:

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