Performance Management Specialist (Executive I)

Position Overview

The Office of Performance Management is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Performance Management Specialist. Assists management in organizing, planning, control and evaluation of the Agency's performance management system. Oversees compliance with performance management monitoring and accreditation initiatives; manages and implements the strategic plan electronic performance management dashboard system; prepares reports for Governor's Office and Office of the Comptroller; develops training materials and conducts performance management trainings. Oversees the Agency's compliance with Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) requirements.

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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

Essential Functions

• Organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the Agency Performance Management Program in accordance with the department's Strategic Plan for assigned areas.
• Manages and implements the electronic performance management dashboard system.
• Researches published national benchmark metrics and consults with offices to establish and implement feasible benchmark targets.
• Develops training materials and conducts performance management training for office staff throughout assigned areas of the agency.
• Serves as a member of Quality Improvement Committee providing updates regarding performance management metric work plans and status of ongoing performance metric projects.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Specialized Skills

• Of the years above, requires experience coordinating and reviewing documentation in compliance with accreditation standards and measures.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience coordinating and reviewing documentation in compliance with accreditation standards and measures.
• Bachelor's degree in public health or health administration.
• Extensive knowledge of principles of program statistics.
• One (1) years experience in metric development and performance analysis.
• One (1) year experience providing written and oral reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate and train agency staff on performance management and quality improvement issues.
• One (1) year experience with strategic project management principles.
• One (1) year experience as administrator over electronic performance dashboards or Balanced Scorecard method for assessing performance

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.