Master Of Computer Application Jobs in Champaign, IL

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Champaign Regional Health Officer. This position involves performing responsible managerial and administrative work overseeing the operations of the Public Health Regional Office in Champaign, Illinois. The Regional Health Officer works independently to interpret and implement Department policies, providing leadership and direction to all Regional personnel responsible for delivering a variety of public health programs within the Champaign Region. The Regional Health Officer will direct, coordinate, and evaluate all regional program activities to ensure the effectiveness and quality of Department initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with local health departments and community organizations, hold a Master's degree in Public Health or Public Administration, possess excellent project management and organizational skills, demonstrate strong oral communication abilities, and have at least five years of supervisory experience.

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

• Subject to management approval, effectuates public health policy at the regional level.
• Plans and executes policies and procedures to ensure effective program operation in the Champaign 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 other 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 drivers license.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• 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 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.

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 $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 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.