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)

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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.

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