Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 53615
​Agency:  Department of Public Health
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  Special License - Environmental Health Practitioner 

Office: Health Protection

Division: Environmental Health

Posting ID: 53-26-0208/ 53615

Posted: 03/27/2026 - 04/10/2026

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,345/month; Full Range $7,345 - $10,734/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Winnebago
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME

 

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. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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

 

 

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 difficult and complex food safety and dairy inspections, collecting samples, and providing detailed technical reports for supervisory review and approval. Audits Illinois’ dairy producers, dairy processing plants, and bulk milk tankers and haulers that transport, sample and grade fluid milk for quality and safety.

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: 

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision of the Dairy Program Manager, manages the Statewide lnterstate Milk Shippers (IMS) surveys pursuant to the Grade A Milk and Milk Products Act, 410 ILCS 635, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), other applicable statutes and the officially promulgated rules and regulations.
• Administers the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Certified Sampling Surveillance program.
• With concurrence of the Dairy Program Manager, coordinates the activities of Illinois' other Milk Sanitation Rating Officers including training, scheduling of surveys and evaluation of survey results.
• Confers with the Dairy Program Manager in planning, developing, and directing educational
  programs to increase efficiency and to maintain uniformity of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
  administration.
• As a representative of the Office of Health Protection, confers with and travels to give presentations to other State industry and interested lay organizations to explain and interpret State laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures as they pertain to Illinois' dairy sanitation program.
• Attends continuing education and professional development training.
• 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.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. 
• Requires professional certification as a Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP).

Specialized Skills

• Requires four (4) years of experience in the dairy industry and/or regulator field. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in the dairy industry and/or regulator field. 
• Three (3) years of experience applying knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental health and public health laws and regulations, especially pertaining to dairy operations. 
• Three (3) years of experience conducting environmental health regulatory assessments and inspections at regulated entities. 
• Three (3) years of experience in environmental field sampling equipment and testing techniques. 
• Three (3) years of experience collaborating with local health department staff and other public health partners. 
• Three (3) years of work experience using 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.
• 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.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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
Headquarter Location: 4302 N Main St, Rockford, Illinois, 61103
Work County: Winnebago
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Environmental & Natural Resources; Health Services

his position DOES contain “Specialized This Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

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.

 

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). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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