Regional Health Officer; Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt

REGIONAL HEALTH OFFICER (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT.
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Job

Requisition  | Closing Date:
January 20 2026 | Agency:
Illinois Department of Public Health |

Location:

Marion, IL 62959.

Salary Range: $9,750 – $11,000 per month.

Employment Type:

Salaried, Full‑Time.

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The Illinois Department of Public Health seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as the Marion Regional Health Officer. The officer performs managerial and administrative work overseeing public health operations in Marion. The officer interprets and implements Department policies, providing leadership to regional personnel delivering a variety of public health programs. The officer directs, coordinates, and evaluates all regional program activities to ensure effectiveness and quality of Department initiatives.

The ideal candidate has experience collaborating with local health departments and community organizations, holds a Master’s degree in Public Health or Public Administration, possesses excellent project management and organizational skills, demonstrates strong oral communication abilities, and has at least five years of supervisory experience.

• Hybrid work schedules available in many program areas.
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits: health, life, dental, vision.
• 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 annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 paid sick days annually.
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year.
• 13–14 paid holidays per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources.
• 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 on local and state public health rules and regulations.
• Serves as full‑line supervisor.
• Responds to constituent inquiries.
• Performs other duties as reasonably within the scope of the enumerated duties.

• Four (4) years of college education.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in health or human services.

• Four (4) years of experience working with local health departments and communities.
• Master of Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, or similar degree.
• Knowledge of public health, state agency programs, and service objectives, activities, and operational systems.
• Experience planning and executing policies and procedures.
• At least five (5) years of experience supervising clerical, administrative, and programmatic staff.
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Certain revolving door restrictions apply; potential penalties for non‑State employment during or shortly after state employment.
• Employee must file Statement of Economic Interest annually as required by Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) oversees communities across Illinois to achieve optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion, six regional offices, three laboratories, and over 1,200 employees, IDPH protects the health and wellness of Illinois residents through prevention, health promotion, regulation, and control of disease and injury.

Work Hours:

Monday‑Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Headquarter

Location:

2309 W Main St, Marion, Illinois 62959.
Work County:
Williamson.
Agency Contact: DPH.HR Recruiter.