Data Management Systems Unit Supervisor (Public Service Administrator, Opt.3)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform the duties of Data Management Systems Unit Supervisor. Under general supervision of the Laboratories Division Chief, responsible for the management of laboratory data including the determination of hardware/software needs and the development, implementation, and modification of the laboratory information management systems (LIMS). Provides training to laboratory and non-laboratory personnel in the use of laboratory data systems; Work with others in the Data Management Section to prioritize changes to laboratory data systems to ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met in a timely manner. Serves as working supervisor.

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

• Serves as Information Technology Coordinator for the Division of Laboratories and as the main contact with Division of Innovation and Technology for all networking, hardware, and software requirements and issues affecting laboratory data.
• Develops, implements and maintains LIMS procedures to ensure optimized laboratory data management processes. Acts as project manager for LIMS development and implementation.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Trains and assists laboratory personnel in use of LIMS and other software.
• Provides a forum for user groups to ensure users of the LIMS have an opportunity to voice their recommendations for improvements and provides these recommendations to management.
• 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 three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience managing data systems that contain health data.
• Four (4) years of experience in database design, analysis, and development.
• Two (2) years of experience working with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in a clinical testing lab.
• One (1) year experience using Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Crystal Reports reporting tools.
• One (1) year of experience creating Ad Hoc reports utilizing with MS SQL queries and tools.
• One (1) year experience managing data exchange between large data systems.

Conditions of Employment

• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*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.