Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 48862 
​Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 

Office: Office of Preparedness & Responsee 

Division: Disaster Planning & Readiness

Posting ID: 09-25-0175/ 48862

Posted: 8/26/2025-9/10/2025
Skill Option: Health and Human Services 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,500/month; Full Range $9,500-$11,500 /month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

****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 Health must 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.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com 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 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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Division Chief for the Division of Disaster Planning and Readiness. The Division Chief is responsible for organizing, controlling, and managing the statewide Preparedness and Response programs and services for bioterrorism and other terrorist events including weapons of mass destruction. The Division Chief speaks on behalf of the Director and Deputy Director regarding Disaster Planning and Readiness. As a policy making official, the Division Chief develops and implements policies impacting the State’s Preparedness and Response Programs. The Division Chief supervises subordinate staff through lower-level management.

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: 

Essential Functions

• Serves as Division Chief for the Division of Disaster Planning and Readiness.
• Speaks on behalf of the Director and Deputy Director, formulating policy and long range goals and objectives.
• Directs program budget preparation and controls appropriate expenditures.
• Travel to oversee, integrate and coordinate the goals, objectives and activities of the preparedness and response programs on all interagency and intra-agency basis.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Participates in education, training, and response activities such as staffing the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC); State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC): Joint Operations Center (JOC): Receipt, Stage and Storage (RSS); Regional Distribution Center (RDC) and the Unified Area of Command (UAC).
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable with the scope of the duties described 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 emergency preparedness and response activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public health emergency planning, preparedness, readiness, and response activities.
• Thorough knowledge of agency policies and procedures for public health response, federal hazardous materials regulations.
• Four (4) years experience developing and managing a major agency program.
• Four (4) years experience exercising sound judgment and discretion in very sensitive or crisis situations.
• Four (4) years experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relations with a wide range of professionals from a variety of local, state, and federal organizations.
• Four (4) years experience being self-motivated and possessing strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Four (4) years experience in speaking to a varied group of stakeholders in representing and advancing the interests of the organization.
• Four (4) years experience working with program budget preparation and expenditures.
• Four (4) years experience supervising employees, including experience in hiring, discipline, performance improvement and performance evaluations.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires appropriate, valid Driver's license.
• Requires 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.

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 1,200 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 to 5:00pm
Work Location: 422 S 5th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov
Posting Group:  Leadership & Management

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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.

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  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com 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

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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