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Executive Director - ADM/001

WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Administrative Services and Management

Job Summary
Provides executive leadership and overall direction for the Will County Health Department and Community Health Center. Oversees public health, behavioral health, clinical, administrative, financial, human resources, emergency preparedness, and other agency operations. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, grant requirements, and policies while advancing the department’s mission and strategic priorities.

Benefits
Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, and vacation.

Employee Benefits and Compensations

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A master’s degree in public health from an accredited institution with eight (8) years of progressively responsible related experience, including two (2) years of full-time administrative experience in public health. Or Graduate degree in a related field from an accredited institution including, but not limited to, public administration, nursing, environmental health, community health, or health education, and at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible related experience, including two (2) years of full-time administrative experience, including two (2) years of full-time administrative experience in public health. Or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 10 (ten) years of progressively responsible related experience, including four (4) years of full-time administrative experience, of which at least two (2) years must be public health.

REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License, minimum auto liability insurance to conduct various activities (e.g. meetings, trainings, visits to branch offices). Verification of U. S. citizenship or employment eligibility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must meet the requirements for appointment as an Executive Officer/Public Health Administrator under Sections 600.300 and 600.310 of the Il Administrative Code, Title 77. The candidate’s qualifications are subject to approval by the Il Department of Public Health. Appointment is subject to approval by the Board of Health and completion of the required Il Department of Public Health Personnel Information Form.

Salary Range

$145,000 (Minimum Compensation)-$190,000 (Maximum Compensation)

Disclaimer

I certify that answers/information given herein are true, complete and accurate. I understand that any omission or misrepresentation of information may be sufficient cause for rejection of this application or, if employment has commenced, grounds for immediate dismissal. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby authorize any schools that I have attended, current and previous employers, and organizations named in this application to provide the County of Will with any information that may be requested to make an employment decision. I hereby specifically waive written notice from any and all former employers regarding their disclosure to the County of Will of any information including disciplinary action. I understand that if I am offered employment, it is contingent upon satisfactorily passing a physical examination and/or drug test prior to placement in the position for which I have applied when such tests are required. I specifically authorize law enforcement agencies to release any records of prior criminal convictions and/or pending felony charges it may have or may obtain from other sources to the County of Will. I hereby release the County of Will and other agencies from any and all actions and claims that may be sustained by me from the release and use of the information. I understand and agree that in the absence of an express written agreement to the contrary executed by the employer, any employment I accept shall be for an indefinite term and shall be terminable at any time, with or without notice or cause, either by me or at the will and sole discretion of the employer. I have read or had read to me and understand the above statement. For purposes of this electronic form, my typed name in the signature box represents my signature. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT SIGNATURES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT.

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DATE POSTED:
10/30/26 – ADM/001

Contact:
Stacey J. Knack, M.B.A.
Director of Human Resources
Will County Health Department
501 Ella Avenue Joliet, IL 60433
Fax (815) 727-8526​

Download the Adobe PDF application below, complete, and fax it to (815) 727-8526 or email to jgodfrey@willcountyhealth.org. Please include your resume with the job application.