Public Health Executive Director — Community Leader

Kendall; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

IMRF Pension

Life Insurance

AFLAC

Identity Theft Shield

Employee Assistance Program

Personal development

Job summary

Kendall County invites applications for the Executive Director/Public Health Administrator to lead the public health department onsite in Kendall County, IL. The role requires strategic oversight, staff supervision, and coordination with the county board to maintain a high-performing public health program.

The position offers a base salary of $124,000 per year, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid leave, with some evenings and weekends as needed to fulfill duties.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive knowledge of supervisory and leadership practice.
• Ability to identify and assess current and emerging community health needs.
• Strong knowledge of public administration principles including fiscal sustainability, internal controls, risk management, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the department's activities onsite.
• Exercise initiative and administrative capacity to stabilize the public health workforce.
• Available for some evenings and weekends as duties require.

Skills

Leadership

Staff motivation

Needs assessment

Public administration

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Kendall County invites applications for the Executive Director/Public Health Administrator to lead the public health department onsite in Kendall County, IL. The role requires strategic oversight, staff supervision, and coordination with the county board to maintain a high-performing public health program.

The position offers a base salary of $124,000 per year, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid leave, with some evenings and weekends as needed to fulfill duties.