Location: Springfield, IL
Company: State Of Illinois
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois. website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number & Agency Marketing Statement 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 $600 million in state and federal funds,
7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,100 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.
Position Overview The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Policy Liaison. Serves as policy staff to department leadership. Conducts research on a wide range of public health policies and programs. Compiles best practices on policies and programs from other states and public health experts. Researches and tracks available federal grants for which the department may want to apply. Prepares
presentations and 1-pagers for leadership on a wide-variety of public health policy issues.
Informs leadership of latest on various public health policy issues. Reviews proposed policy changes and provides analysis for potential impact. Makes recommendations for policy changes. Job Responsibilities 1. Serves as policy liaison to department leadership. Conducts research on a wide range of public health policies and programs on the state and federal level and determines impact on the State of Illinois. Compiles best practices on policies and programs from other states and public health experts. Serves as an ally between the Department and the Governor’s Office policy and legislative affairs staff.
2. Informs Department leadership of changes and trends in public health and its impact on public health policies. Develops relationships and strategic partnerships with policy leaders, key health-related and community-based organizations. Determines best public health models and practices for the changing public health landscape. Prepares presentations and 1-pagers for department leadership on a wide-variety of public health policy issues. Informs department leadership of latest on various public health policy issues. Reviews administrative rules, communicates with department offices and programs, and provides analysis for potential impact.
Makes recommendations for policy changes. 3. Provides support for offices/divisions on public health initiatives and research projects that are a priority for the department. Conducts research on how other states implement federal programs. Conducts research on how other government entities implement public health programs and policies. Job Responsibilities (cont) 4. Researches and analyzes available federal grants for which the department may want to apply. 5. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration. Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of the functions of state government and of the character of relationships between the executive branch with the other branches, and between the State and higher and lower levels of government.
One year experience developing and recommending sensitive and confidential policies, guidelines and procedures. One year experience working with external stakeholders to ensure programs meet the needs of the general public, affected communities, regulated industries, etc. One year experience resolving sensitive and confidential program policy issues. One year experience monitoring, evaluating, and tracking grant proposals. One year Project management experience. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Work Location: 524 South 2nd Street, Springfield IL 62701 Job Family: Leadership & Management Agency Contact Email: Phone #: 217-785-xyz X This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois. homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.
homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois. – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
You may receive emails from the following addresses: @SIL-P1.
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