Regional Health Officer; Senior Public Service Administrator

Overview

Regional Health Officer (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt.
6) – Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Location:

Rockford, IL 61103. Job Requisition . Closing Date: 01/20/2026. Posting period: 01/05/2026 – 01/20/2026. Category:
Full Time;
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary Range $9,750 - $11,000 per month. Job Type: Salaried. Office:
Director's Office;
Division:
Regional Health Services;
Agency:
Department of Public Health.

• Effectuates public health policy at the regional level.
• Plans and executes policies and procedures to ensure effective program operation in the Rockford Regional Office.
• Consults with local health department administrators in implementing local and state public health rules and regulations.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Responds to constituent inquiries.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• 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 the fields of health or human services.

• Four (4) years of experience working with local health departments and communities.
• A Master of Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration or similar degree.
• Possesses four (4) years knowledge of public health, state agency programs and service objectives, activities and operational systems.
• 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 work experience in word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Power-point).

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Certain provisions of revolving door restrictions apply to this position. If offered non-State employment during or within one year after State employment, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General to avoid penalties.
• Filing requirements under the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act apply; annual Statements of Economic Interest may be required.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. IDPH has a budget of over $2 billion, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, pursuing prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

• 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).
• Paid vacation, sick days, personal days and holidays as per state policy.
• Paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
• Additional state benefits as described by the agency.

Nearest Major Market:
Rockford. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IDPH.