Date: Oct 2, 2024

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62702-5056

Job Requisition ID: 41782

Agency: Department of Public Health

Office: Disease Control

Division: Infectious Diseases

Posting ID: 81-24-0344 / 41782

Posted: 10/02/24 - 10/17/24

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005; Full Range $6,005 - $8,678/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

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.

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

Posting Identification Number: 81-24-0344 / 41782

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform the duties of Vector Disease Surveillance Lead. Under general direction, conducts statewide human surveillance of infectious diseases and provides training and technical assistance on disease investigation procedures, including reporting, recommendations on control measures, laboratory testing and specimen submissions. Performs case reviews and reports new or unusual diseases and disease trends to the VBD Surveillance Administrator. Serves as working supervisor. Provides support for the Lyme Disease Task Force.

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: Benefits Information.

Essential Functions

Conducts statewide human surveillance of human tick- and mosquito-borne diseases while serving to educate and assist local health departments (LHDs) in case investigation procedures.
Maintains case information in the Illinois Electronic Disease Surveillance System (IDSS) and local REDCap database.
Coordinates the collection and submission of laboratory specimens for testing at IDPH and CDC laboratories of the arboviral and pathology branches.
Acting Appointed IDPH Liaison to the Lyme Disease Task Force (LDTF) advisory board.
Serves as working supervisor.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in health education, physical and biological sciences.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience in a health education or investigation program in the public or private sector.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or Master of Science degree in public health (MPH/MSPH) or similar area with a focus on epidemiology or infectious disease.
One (1) year experience working with an electronic public health infectious disease surveillance system.
One (1) year experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Training and certification in analytical and mapping tools, including Tableau, SAS and GIS.
One (1) year experience working with local health departments, providing guidance on communicable disease surveillance.

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.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 525 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702-5056
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services

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.jobs2web.com 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.jobs2web.com 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.jobs2web.com – 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).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,005.00 - $8,678.00 per month

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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