LEAD Program Nurse Consultant (Public Service Administrator, Opt.8N

at  State of Illinois

Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Office: Health Protection
Division: Enviormental Health
Posting ID: 53-25-0158/ 44228
Posted: 1/27/2025-2/7/2025
Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,966/month; Full Range $7,966-$11,759/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

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 perform complex and technical case management duties at an advanced level. Travels to perform difficult and complex professional nurse case management investigations and regulatory inspections at regulated entities, including site assessment, sample collection, and hazard identification for Office of Health Protection Programs in the Westchester (Cook County) Regional Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in nursing.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in nursing.
• Requires current State of Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a master’s degree in nursing.
• Three (3) years of experience applying public and business administration, principles, and practices in a public health setting.
• Three (3) years of experience managing public health agency programs and service objectives, activities, and operational systems.
• Three (3) years of experience with case management of children with elevated blood lead levels.
• Three (3) years of experience communicating with the public, other health care providers and regulators.
• Three (3) years of work experience with Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid Driver’s license.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

• Under general direction of the Regional Supervisor, serves as a LEAD Program Nurse Consultant for the statewide Lead Program, with a focus on Northern Illinois.
• Consults with local health departments, regional offices, state agencies and other public health organizations in areas of mutual and overlapping concern regarding lead poisoning prevention.
• Develops and manages a comprehensive training program for Lead Program staff, local health department partners, the regulated industry and the public regarding public health models and strategies for prevention of lead poisoning.
• Attends and completes mandatory knowledge-based and practical training required by the Office of Health Protection standard operating procedure and program requirements for regional program activities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.