Regional Health Officer; Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt

REGIONAL HEALTH OFFICER (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT.
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Date:
Jan 5, 2026

Location:

Fairview Heights, IL, US, 62208

Job Requisition

Closing Date: 01/20/2026

Agency:
Department of Public Health

Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070

Office:
Director's Office

Division:
Regional Health Services

Posting
-26-0127 / 52580

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
St. Clair

Number of Vacancies: 1

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary Range $9,750 - $11,000 per month

Skill Option:
Health and Human Services

Bilingual Option:
None

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The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Metro East Regional Health Officer. This position involves performing responsible managerial and administrative work overseeing the operations of the Public Health Regional Office in Fairview Heights, Illinois. The Regional Health Officer works independently to interpret and implement Department policies, providing leadership and direction to all Regional personnel responsible…