Deputy Director (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt. 6)
Deputy Director (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt. 6)
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:48169
Closing Date: 07/11/2025
Agency:Department of Public Health
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option:Health and Human Services
Office:Directors Office
Division:Performance Management
Posting ID:0/ 48169
Posted:6/26/25 - 7/11/25
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range (Effective 7/1/2025) $9174 - $14033/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook/ Hybrid
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1) (2) (3) or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Public Healthmust verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100 CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Posting Identification Number:
0/ 48169
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 top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Serves as the Deputy Director for the Office of Performance Management formulating and implementing policies and procedures for the Department to ensure that performance management (PM) and quality improvement (QI) programs are developed and managed on a statewide basis. Serves as supervisor for professional and clerical staff.
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 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
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
- Serves as the Deputy Director for the Office of Performance Management formulating and implementing policies and procedures for the Department to ensure that performance management (PM) and quality improvement (QI) programs are developed and managed on a statewide basis.
- Speaks on behalf of the Department Director and Assistant Director at the state level and at the Center for Disease Control and Preventions national network of performance improvement professionals committing the Department to specific courses of action.
- Directs the expansion and training of Public Health staff and community leaders focuses on building and reengineering infrastructure to improve cross-jurisdictional cooperation in the delivery of public health services and assists IDPH and local health departments in increasing
- access to and adopting best and promising practices for prevention and wellness as well as business and organizational practices.
- Establishes and enhances systems that increase the ability to use resources more efficiently within IDPH and across the public health system including local health departments and increases the readiness for IDPH and local health departments to apply and achieve accreditation by playing a leading role in the assessment of these systems.
- Reviews and approves Strategic Plan for the Department to advance the mission and vision of the Department and ensure alignment with Governors priorities.
- Plans and organizes the Offices budget; interfaces with Managers on budget problems and priorities; reports to the Agencys Chief Operating Officer on all fiscal and programmatic issues.
- Implements a performance management and improvement process that leads to a positive and measurable impact on the public health system.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Establishes a continuous performance and quality improvement effort and monitoring and reporting system.
- Researches and designs appropriate organization-wide performance and quality training.
- Oversees the managing of a centralized and consolidated database that facilitates the writing processing and handling of grant proposals to foundations corporations and federal agencies.
- 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 four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public health management planning or public policy development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Performance Improvement Management and Quality.
- Knowledge of Public Health Functions and Essential Public Health Services public health organizations and programs.
- Skills in communicating effectively facilitating group processes and training staff.
- Experience preparing policy analysis including interpreting statistics and evaluating research studies.
- Experience preparing comprehensive reports related to public health issues.
- Experience planning designing and evaluating public health program initiatives.
- Proven skills adapting and applying PM and QI in a public health setting.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with public and private organizations practices partnerships and programs within the community.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds 6 regional offices 3 laboratories and over 1200 employees IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention health promotion regulation and control of disease and injury.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 69 W Washington St Chicago IL 60602-3134
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
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:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
