Regional Health Officer; Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt

Overview

• Job Requisition : 52580
• 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 : 06-26-0127 / 52580
• 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: St. Clair
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: None
• Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

Resume: 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.

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

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 for delivering a variety of public health programs within the Metro East 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.

• 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 Assistance 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 based 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 benefits, please visit the official Illinois benefits site: https://www
2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

• Effectuates public health policy at the regional level.
• Plans and executes policies and procedures to ensure effective program operation in the Metro East 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.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental…