Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 48334
Closing Date: 07/21/2025
​Agency:  Department of Public Health
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel

Office: Director's Office
Division: Performance Management
Posting ID: 01-25-0320 / 48334
Posted: 7/07/25 - 7/21/25
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range $9,174 - $11,700/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon / Hybrid
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Public Health must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Posting Identification Number:
01-25-0320 / 48334

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Chief Accountability Officer for IDPH. Performs highly responsible and sensitive policy making functions to ensure the Agency’s grant programs comply with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act and Administrative Rules and Regulations. As policy formulating administrator, with full authority to commit the Agency to specific courses of action, directs and implements a comprehensive agency wide grant accountability program. Represents the Director at meetings and makes decisions committing the Agency’s resources to specific courses of action. Drafts reports concerning State and Federal financial assistance activities. Establishes and maintains a systematic process for notifying the public of grant programs and the life cycle of a grant award. Reviews single audits and their supporting documents submitted by IDPH sub-grantees. Serves as 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: 

Essential Functions

• Serves as Chief Accountability Officer for IDPH.
• Speaks on behalf of the Director, represents the Director at meetings, seminars, committees and task force. Serves as IDPH’s Accountability Leader.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains a systematic process for notifying the public of grant programs and the life cycle of grant award, such as but not limited to, the application processes, disbursement of funds, agreements and specialized requirements, compliance rules, achievements and audit findings including fraud, waste or abuse in accordance with Federal Finance Accounting and Transparency Act reporting requirements.
• Conducts review of Single Audits and supporting documentation submitted by IDPH sub-grantees.
• 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.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of extensive project management over grant projects.
• Three (3) years of experience implementing grant risk management practices.
• Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures and methods governing the administration of Federal and State grants, cooperative agreements and awards.
• Three (3) years of experience as an administrator over an electronic grant management system.
• Three (3) years of experience with grant management processes and techniques consistent with sound business and industry practices, financial methods, procedures to assess the financial stability and overall risk of recipients of Federal and State grants and cooperative agreements.
• Thorough knowledge about public health management practices, policy, programs, initiatives and functions.
• Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt creative, effective solutions to the problem.

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.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 524 South 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

Revolving Door:
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.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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