ECR Specialist III; Statistical Research Specialist

eCR Specialist III (Statistical Research Specialist
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Date:
Dec 10, 2025

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60612

Job Requisition

Closing Date: 01/12/2026

Agency:
Department of Public Health

Class

Title:

STAT RESEARCH SPECIALIST III - 42743

Office:
Disease Control

Division:
Infectious Diseases

Posting
-23-0171 / 52068

Skill Option:
None

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $5,637 /month;
Full Range $5,637-$8,026/month

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a motivated individual to serve as eCR Specialist. The eCR Specialist analyzes data received via electronic case reporting (eCR) and other sources in order to evaluate data quality and find issues and reporting exceptions. Interprets findings to identify facilities not in compliance with reporting standards, communicates issues to facilities and works with them to resolve problems.

Provides education on electronic case reporting within and outside of the department and works with program staff to maintain reporting specifications for reportable conditions.

• 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…