IVRS DATA LIAISON (METHODS AND PROCEDURES ADVISOR I)

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated IVRS Data Liaison to serve as the primary technical advisor for the Illinois Vital Records System (IVRS). You will identify data issues, generate IVRS reports, and train users across agencies, ensuring accurate birth, death, and fetal death data collection.

Under supervision, you will help develop standards and procedures, collaborate with stakeholders, and support ongoing data system improvements to support public health

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four years of college with courses in public administration, accounting, industrial relations, prelegal or personnel management.
• Requires one year professional experience in public administration, business management, or accounting.
• Specialized Skills include Vital Records data management and ICD-10 codes.

Responsibilities

• Identify reporting and data issues and develop methods to improve IVRS data quality.
• Create and generate reports in IVRS and provide user training on data collection and reporting.
• Serve as liaison with entities providing birth, death, and fetal death data to IVRS.
• Assist in the development and installation of test programs for IVRS.

Skills

Vital Records data management

ICD-10 codes

Public administration knowledge

Education

Four-year college degree (Bachelor level)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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IVRS DATA LIAISON (METHODS AND PROCEDURES ADVISOR I)

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

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,127/month; Full Range $5,127-$7,135 /month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

THIS POSITION DOES NOT ALLOW FOR REMOTE WORK

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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 serve as the Illinois Vital Records System (IVRS) Data Liaison. Under direction, performs complex technical research and advisory functions relative to the development, collection, analysis, evaluation, revision and installation of new and improved standards, methods, and procedures for IVRS and the data collected. This position will Identify reporting and data issues and prepares methods to improve the issue; creates and generates reports in IVRS; confers with and provides information and data collection training to IVRS users; and serves as liaison with entities that provide birth, death and fetal death data to IVRS.

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
• Under general supervision, assists in the development and installation of test programs used to maintain the Illinois Vital Records System (IVRS).
• Searches for and identifies information in legislation, bulletins, laws and rules that will assist in developing and maintaining the IVRS.
• Provides support to the supervisor with the development of project plans as it relates to IVRS.
• Prepares reports, submits and receives data, and screens data errors made by IVRS users.
• Reviews and prepares analysis of work in progress reports, recommends revisions or improvements to drafts and assessment and completion of deadlines.
• 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 public administration, accounting, industrial relations, prelegal or personnel management.
• Requires one (1) year professional experience in public administration, business management, or accounting.

Specialized Skills

• One (1) year professional experience in Vital Records data management.
• One (1) year experience with the International Statistical System of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10 codes).

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in Vital Records data management.
• One (1) year experience with the International Statistical System of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10 codes).
• Two (2) years' experience in vital records management in a birth and death electronic system.
• Two (2) years' experience analyzing and interpreting data and effectively conveying the results.
• Two (2) years' experience with coding instructions for Illinois birth and death records.
• Two (2) years' experience with vital record laws, rules, methods and procedures of state and federal data requirements and techniques.
• One (1) year experience with Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

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 $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.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 925 E Ridgely Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Jane Doe
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

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