Assistant Division Chief of EMS & Highway Safety
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
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Job summary
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to serve as the Assistant Division Chief for the Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Highway Safety (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8N).
This role coordinates policy development, licensing, and quality improvement across EMS programs, ambulance licensure, trauma systems, and related initiatives. A strong supervisory background is essential.
Qualifications
- Requires four years college.
- Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems.
- Requires a valid Illinois license as a Professional Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Assists Division Chief in policy development for EMS and Highway Safety.
- Oversees licensing, compliance, and quality improvement programs.
- Coordinates with service providers, licensees, and advocacy groups.
- Trains and supervises staff as a full-line supervisor.
Skills
Education
Job description
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
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Date: Oct 30, 2026
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 59947 Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026
Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,250 - $12,250 MONTHLY
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM (1 hour lunch)
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 535 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
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.
Office: Health Systems
Bureau: Healthcare Regulation
Division: EMS & Highway Safety
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to serve as the Assisted Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Highway Safety (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8N). This individual will assist Division Chief in coordination of policy development activities including interactions with service providers, licensees, EMS Systems, and advocacy groups. Prepares and reviews summaries of violations of licensees and designated entities, monitors regulatory cases. Monitors and assists with development and implementation of policy changes and quality improvement of programs in the Division of EMS, including ambulance and specialized vehicles licensure, ambulance provider licensure, EMS communication, EMS personnel, education, licensure and relicense programs, trauma nurse training, public education and awareness programs, EMS and Trauma Systems. Serves as full-line supervisor.
- 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
- Subject to management approval, serves as the Assistant Division Chief for the Division of Emergency Medical Servies and Highway Safety (EMS).
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Establishes, tracks, and maintains internal and external quality improvement programs, projects, and internal policy to ensure efficiency, quality and compliance in central office operations and with the state EMS Act.
- Reviews, tracks, maintains quality and compliance in Division of EMS data, licensure, and record systems.
- Oversees EMS Program grants through development, initiation, implementation, and compliance.
- Travels to represent Division at conferences, meetings and seminars as a member or speaker as requested by the Division Chief.
- Establishes and serves on inter and intra Department committees as requested by the Division Chief.
- Participates in emergency response activities such as staffing the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC); Incident Management Team (IMT); state Emergency Operations Center (SEOC); Joint Operations Center (JOC); Receipt, Stage and Store Facility (RSS), Regional Distribution Center (RDC); or the Unified Area Command (UAC).
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience participating in Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems.
- Requires a valid Illinois license as a Professional Registered Nurse.
- Thorough knowledge of the Illinois EMS Act and affiliated administrative code.
- Four (4) years of experience supervising professional or managerial staff.
- One (1) year of experience speaking in front of large crowds (ie. Presenting or testifying).
- Current or previously held trauma nurse specialist certification.
- Current or previously held advanced cardiac life support certification.
- Current or previously held trauma life support certification.
- Current or previously held lead instructor certification.
- One (1) year of experience with National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) coursework.
- One (1) year of experience participating in incident command including drill, planning, exercises or real world events.
- One (1) year of experience with grant writing.
- Requires appropriate, valid drivers' license.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour on call capacity.
- Requires use of an agency supplied mobile phone.
- 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.
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 $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 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.
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.
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Public Health’s discretion.
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