Division Chief (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt.6)

Job Requisition ID: 48862 
​Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 

Office: Office of Preparedness & Responsee 

Division: Disaster Planning & Readiness

Posting ID: 09-25-0175/ 48862

Posted: 8/26/2025-9/10/2025
Skill Option: Health and Human Services 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,500/month; Full Range $9,500-$11,500 /month  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Division Chief for the Division of Disaster Planning and Readiness.  The Division Chief is responsible for organizing, controlling, and managing the statewide Preparedness and Response programs and services for bioterrorism and other terrorist events including weapons of mass destruction. The Division Chief speaks on behalf of the Director and Deputy Director regarding Disaster Planning and Readiness. As a policy making official, the Division Chief develops and implements policies impacting the State’s Preparedness and Response Programs. The Division Chief supervises subordinate staff through lower-level management.

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