Newborn Screening Assistant Section Chief (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt.4)

Job Requisition ID: 55503

Opening Date: 04/22/2026
Closing Date: 05/06/2026
Agency:Department of Public Health
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) 

Office: Disease Control 

Division: Laboratories

Posting ID: 85-26-0333 / 55503
Posted: 04/22/2026 - 05/06/2026

Skill Option: Physical Sciences/Environment

Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range $9,174 - $11,174 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

 

 

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Why Work for Illinois?

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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 perform the duties of the Senior Public Service Administrator over the newborn screen screening testing units in the Chicago Laboratory. This position plans, develops, organizes, and controls the newborn screening testing unit within the Chicago Laboratory. Ensures testing within the section maintains compliance with laboratory statutes and regulations. Serves as technical supervisor for high complexity testing, selects appropriate test methodologies, verifies performance of test procedures, establishes appropriate proficiency testing programs and oversees all quality assurance aspects of the lab. Participates in grant writing, identifying and tracking progress of grant milestones, and reporting of milestones to Federal and State funding agencies, creates and monitors laboratory budgets, and 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