Hospital Preparedness Program Coordinator; Public Service Administrator, Opt. N

Job Overview

Job Requisition : 52868

Agency: Department of Public Health

Office: Preparedness and Response

Division: Disaster Planning & Readiness

Posting : 09-26-0085/ 52868

Posted: 01/15/2026 - 01/30/2026

Class

Title:

PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281/month;
Full Range $8,281-$12,223 /month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME

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.

Application Instructions

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 Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner will not be considered.

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. You’re part of something bigger—touching the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. We offer flexible jobs, strong benefits, and opportunities to advance your career.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to organize, plan, and implement the statewide Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP). Plans for the effective utilization of program resources and organizes the goals and objectives of the program.

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 health, life, dental and vision insurance
• 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)
• 12 paid sick days annually with carryover
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

For more information about benefits, visit the State of Illinois benefits page.

• Organizes, plans, administers, and implements the statewide Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP).
• Advises supervisor on status of the HPP, grant applications, contracts, memorandums of understanding, and deliverables to hospitals and other entities.
• Develops procedures for field staff compliance site visits and progress report reviews related to hospital preparedness grant activities.
• Travels to provide training and technical assistance to hospitals through training and individual consultations on hospital preparedness.
• 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), Receive/Store/Stage centers, Regional Distribution Center, or Unified Area Command.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of the enumerated duties.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in nursing.
• Requires current license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Health, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of professional work experience in evaluating, developing, revising public health emergency preparedness and response plans and in…