EXECUTIVE I

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide functional administration for the Comprehensive Cancer Control Program. Plans, organizes, and facilitates the formation of cancer work groups and provides program information. Cooperates extensively with partner organizations to raise awareness of the Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (ICCCP). Plans for the efficient utilization of program resources and public relations.

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

• Plans, organizes, and facilitates the formation of cancer work groups and provides program information.
• Cooperates extensively with partner organizations to raise awareness of the Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (ICCCP).
• Plans for the efficient utilization of program resources and public relations.
• Prepares reports and narrative information on projects and activities, develops fact sheets, and brochures.
• Plans and implements supportive administrative functions, including fiscal management, grants management, and program development.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, mental development equivalent to the 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year experience implementing strategies for successful staffing of outcome focused committees and workgroups.
• At least one (1) year experience developing and maintaining successful collaboration with agencies having experience with cancer prevention and control.
• At least one (1) year experience analyzing administrative problems and adopting an effective course of action.
• At least one (1) year experience with the principles of governmental accounting, program budgeting, personnel, statistics, and procurement.
• At least one (1) year experience in estimating and budgeting for future needs and cost of personnel, space, equipment, supplies and services.
• At least one (1) year experience of oral and written communication skills in a professional setting.

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.