Project Coordinator

Date: Mar 28, 2024Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60603

Job Requisition ID: 36511

Title: Executive 2

Agency: Department of Public Health
Office: Director's Office

Division: Director's Office

Posting ID: 01-24-0196 / 36511

Posted: 3/28/2024 - 4/12/2024
Salary: $5,901 - $8,825/month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of Public Health must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Posting Identification Number:

01-24-0196 / 36511

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 $2 billion in state and federal funds, 7 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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Project Coordinator. Assists in leading the department in the implementation and development of a more efficient, flexible, and strong public health infrastructure, advance health equity, increase the public health workforce, and build stronger public health foundational capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Project Coordinator (PC) working in coordination with the Project Director responsible for assisting in the overall strategic management of goals, activities, and outcomes of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Public Health Infrastructure Grant Program for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Acts as secondary project contact person and liaison identified to assist in the coordination of the CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant Program.

2. Assists the Project Director with project implementation including all activities, outputs, and outcomes related to project management and administration, including reporting, budget development, revisions, monitoring, execution of project plans, and project performance.

3. Monitors and ensures the project produces the specified results in the workplan within the timeline and budget parameters.

4. Conduct reviews as required to ensure accountability of all project activities as well as the accurate and timely reporting of deliverables.

5. Works closely with the Project Director and IDPH executive leadership to ensure compliance with programmatic targets and deliverables.

6. Advises on project management, promotes the project through advocacy, presentations, and participation in forums representing the Illinois Department of Public Health.

7. Assists with and oversees the development and monitoring of an evaluation plan for the project from implementation to conclusion to capture project performance and results.

8. 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 years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires two years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years managing, designing, implementing and evaluating projects or programs.
• Two years experience strengthening organizations and/or public health or healthcare systems to build capacity and efficiencies.
• Two years experience managing and communicating to liaise and advocate with governmental agencies, leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Two years experience writing technical reports and program documents and deliver presentations.
• Two years experience delivering presentations.
• Two years experience communicating both verbally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires use of an agency supplied mobile phone.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Location: 122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60603

Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall,
prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive
Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

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:

donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,901.00 - $8,825.00 per month

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person