METHODS AND PROCEDURES ADVISOR II

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Methods and Procedures Advisor 2. Under direction, performs complex technical, research and advisory functions relative to communicable disease surveillance. This position will assist in the development and implementation of TB surveillance tools and web-page design/maintenance.

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

Essential Functions

• Performs complex technical, research and advisory functions relative to communicable disease surveillance.
• Prepares annual and quarterly reports for TB Control Program.
• Develops and maintains the written procedures for the collection, analysis and reporting of communicable disease cases.
• Coordinates, implements, and oversees the transfer and assimilation of communicable disease data from local health departments and local TB control authorities to the Department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• Coordinates with other TB nurses/Program manager to conduct and participate in maintaining the TB 101 module.
• Works with the surveillance specialist and epidemiologist in managing the various TB databases and applications to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• 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 with courses in public administration, accounting, industrial relations, prelegal or personnel management.
• Requires two (2) years professional experience in public administration, business management or accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience with database management systems.
• Two (2) years’ experience with spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, smartsheet).
• One (1) year experience working with local health authorities.
• Two (2) years’ experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data for reports.
• One (1) year experience providing technical assistance on data entry systems.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires a valid Driver's license.

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.