Regional Health Officer; Senior Public Service Administrator

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Peoria Regional Health Officer. This senior public service administrator role involves performing responsible managerial and administrative work overseeing the operations of the Public Health Regional Office in Peoria, 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 Peoria Region.

EEO and Diversity Statement: We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills are welcome.

Reasonable Accommodation: The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a qualified professional and upload supporting documentation to the My Documents section of your application. For questions regarding accommodations, contact the Central Management Services Disability Resource Center.

Sponsorship for Employment: The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B or STEM‑OPT). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information: In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not request or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. Please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other application materials.

Location:

Peoria, IL, 61614
Posting ‑26‑0126 / 52581
Salary Range: $9,750 – $11,000 per month
Scheduled

Hours:

Monday‑Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Effectuate public health policy at the regional level.
• Plan and execute policies and procedures to ensure effective program operation in the Peoria Regional Office.
• Consult with local health department administrators in implementing local and state public health rules and regulations.
• Serve as full‑line supervisor.
• Respond to constituent inquiries.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the enumerated functions.

• Four (4) years of college education or equivalent learning and experience.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

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

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas.
• 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 annually (10 days for first year).
• 12 paid sick days annually with carryover.
• 3 paid personal business days annually (pro‑rated).
• 13–14 paid holidays annually.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources.

• Ability to travel as required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Compliance with revolving‑door restrictions per 5 ILCS 430/5‑45.
• Requirement to file annual Statements of Economic Interest per Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.