Regional Supervisor; Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt

Job Requisition : 52664

Agency: Department of Public Health

Office: Health Protection

Division: Environmental Health

Posting : 53-26-0138/ 52664

Posted: 01/09/2026 - 01/26/2026

Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070

Skill Option: Special License - Environmental Health Practitioner

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,900/month;
Full Range $9,900-$11,900 /month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

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 Regional Environmental Health Supervisor in our Westchester Regional Office. Staff performs highly technical work as the regional office supervisor in planning, directing and coordinating several multiphase environmental health programs, such as Swimming Facilities, Campgrounds, Manufactured Communities, Vector and Structural Pest Control. Supervises professional staff in the regional office.

• 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 Assistant 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 dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www
2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

• Performs highly technical work as a regional supervisor in planning, directing and coordinating several multiphase Office of Health Protection Programs in the regional office.
• Reviews plans and specifications to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental health laws and regulations.
• Prepares and/or reviews all evidence submitted for court proceedings and approve all referrals.
• Serves as full‑line supervisor.
• Schedules and then travels to conduct and direct training courses in various technical programs for Public Health and local health department staff, the regulated industry and the general public addressing environmental engineering activities covered by Department laws and regulations.
• Explains and interprets state Laws and Department rules and regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to environmental engineering programs to the general public, public officials, local health departments and other local groups.
• Attends and completes mandatory knowledge‑based and practical training required by the Office of Health Protection standard operating procedure and program requirements for regional program activities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.