Regional Section Chief (Public Service Administrator, Opt.8N)
Regional Section Chief (Public Service Administrator, Opt.8N)
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46358
Agency:Department of Public Health
Office: Prepardness and Response
Division:EMS & HWY SAFETY
Posting ID:/ 46358
Posted: 5/12/20255/27/2025
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR 37015
Skill Option:Special License Registered Nurse License
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7966/month; Full Range $7966$11759/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Office of Preparedness & Response (OPR) provides emergency response policy making planning training exercise and incident management and evaluation services for all IDPH programs. It coordinates the public health and medical technical services and resources that Illinois provides during a disaster through the State Incident Response Center (SIRC). Working with SIRC agencies OPR can offer certain federal and State emergency medical countermeasures for the public and responders through local public health departments and hospitals. OPR also provides financial and technical resources to local health departments hospitals and emergency medical services and regulates emergency medical services and specific hospital programs.
OPR includes the following Divisions:
Disaster Planning & Readiness
Emergency Medical Systems & Highway Safety
Budget operations fall directly under the management of the Deputy Director.
Benefits Statement
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- 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 pretax programs Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- 1025 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 (prorated dependent on start date)
- 1314 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 our benefits please follow this link: Functions
- Provide oversight of Regional Section staff in the coordination and execution of subrecipient monitoring for the Federal Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP).
- Reviews and evaluates Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Regional EMS System and EMS Provider plans and amendments.
- Serves as working supervisor.
- Provides guidance and direction to subordinate staff hospitals public health staff and EMS professionals regarding the interpretation of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) laws rules regulations and National EMS Education Standards.
- Reviews EMS and trauma related licensure issues and maintains current knowledge of different levels of licensure including but not limited to renewal requirements.
- Receives education training and participates in emergency response activities such as staffing the public health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC); Incident Management Team (IMT); State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC); Joint Operations Center (JOC); or the Unified Area Command (UAC).
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in nursing.
- Requires State of Illinois Registered Nurse license.
Preferred Qualifcations
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in EMS and Trauma Systems in Illinois.
- Active or former licensure as a prehospital care provider or EMS professional in Illinois.
- Two (2) years of experience working with healthcare data and reporting systems.
- Three (3) years of experience developing maintaining and implementing education programs.
- Three (3) years of experience working with the application of the EMS Administrative Code and National Education Standards.
- Two (2) years of experience in communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Two (2) years of experience supervising professional staff.
Specialized Skills
Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in EMS and Trauma Systems in Illinois.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass an IDPH background check.
- Requires appropriate valid Drivers License.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday Friday 8:30am5:00pm
Work Location: 422 S 5th St Springfield Illinois 62701
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment duringState employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shallprior to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the ExecutiveInspector Generalfor the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
