TUBERCULOSIS NURSE CONSULTANT (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 8N)

Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License 
Office: Disease Control

Division: HIV/HEPATITIS/STI/TB (HHST)

Posting ID: 86-24-0310 / 42435

Posted: 10/23/2024 - 11/07/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,966/month; Full Range $7,966 - $11,759/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number:

86-24-0310 / 42435

 

Why Work for Illinois?
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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the statewide coordinator of the Education and Training Unit of the TB Control Program. Encourages local health agency TB programs throughout Illinois to provide quality services to individuals needing medical care for tuberculosis.

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.asp

Essential Functions

• Travels to provide nursing consultation to health care professionals.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements training programs for professional and non-professional staff involved in TB control and management.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the imple