Job Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR II
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Bureau of Behavioral Health – Violence Prevention
Number of Positions: 1
(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $71,004.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:5+pm CDT on 0+/1+/2026
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
• Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
• Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
• Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Under general supervision, the class administers and monitors a public health program of moderate scope and magnitude typically provided by delegate agencies and health care professionals, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties
• Leads and oversees delegate agencies in the delivery of services to clients and meeting contract obligations; leads and manages others
• Conducts surveys to assess clients’ needs and develops and implements program plans, objectives, standards, and procedures for use by staff or delegate agencies in providing services to clients
• Develops request-for-proposals and assists in selecting and negotiating contracts with service providers
• Creates evaluation tools and oversees the monitoring of administrative, operational, and fiscal components of programs to determine compliance and effectiveness in meeting established goals and quality standards
• Provides technical assistance to delegate agencies found to be in non-compliance and monitors agencies’ progress in correcting identified deficiencies
• Recommends corrective action in cases of non-compliance with contract agreements
• Establishes linkages with health and social service agencies to facilitate the sharing of resources; supports convening and partner collaboration
• Oversees the maintenance of program records and the preparation of narrative and statistical reports on program activities
• Implements procedural changes to modify and improve the quality and scope of program services
• Trains and directs the training of staff and delegate agencies on public health program administration procedures
• Prepares program budgets and monitors expenditures and payments to delegate agencies for services rendered
• Assists in compiling information for the preparation of grant proposals to obtain program funding
• Coordinates the preparation of informational materials to promote awareness of the programs to various communities
Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position
Location: 1+20 S Western Ave, 2 nd Floor
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Job Posting
Sep 5, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
BU
04
Minimum Qualifications
• Six (6) years of work experience in the administration of public health programs, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a directly related field, PLUS at least four (4) years of work experience in the administration of public health programs, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a directly related field, PLUS at least two (2) years of work experience in the administration of public health programs, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a directly related field, PLUS at least one (1) year of work experience in the administration of public health programs
Selection Requirements
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Possessing The Following
• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Public Health or Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Previous experience monitoring programs and budgets for compliance
• Previous experience leading and managing others
• Previous experience writing requests for proposals (RFP’s) and grant proposals
• Previous experience preparing reports to engage funders and public partners
• Previous experience implementing violence prevention programs
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR II
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Bureau of Behavioral Health – Violence Prevention
Number of Positions: 1
(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $71,004.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:5+pm CDT on 0+/1+/2026
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
• Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
• Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
• Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Under general supervision, the class administers and monitors a public health program of moderate scope and magnitude typically provided by delegate agencies and health care professionals, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties
• Leads and oversees delegate agencies in the delivery of services to clients and meeting contract obligations; leads and manages others
• Conducts surveys to assess clients’ needs and develops and implements program plans, objectives, standards, and procedures for use by staff or delegate agencies in providing services to clients
• Develops request-for-proposals and assists in selecting and negotiating contracts with service providers
• Creates evaluation tools and oversees the monitoring of administrative, operational, and fiscal components of programs to determine compliance and effectiveness in meeting established goals and quality standards
• Provides technical assistance to delegate agencies found to be in non-compliance and monitors agencies’ progress in correcting identified deficiencies
• Recommends corrective action in cases of non-compliance with contract agreements
• Establishes linkages with health and social service agencies to facilitate the sharing of resources; supports convening and partner collaboration
• Oversees the maintenance of program records and the preparation of narrative and statistical reports on program activities
• Implements procedural changes to modify and improve the quality and scope of program services
• Trains and directs the training of staff and delegate agencies on public health program administration procedures
• Prepares program budgets and monitors expenditures and payments to delegate agencies for services rendered
• Assists in compiling information for the preparation of grant proposals to obtain program funding
• Coordinates the preparation of informational materials to promote awareness of the programs to various communities
Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position
Location: 1+20 S Western Ave, 2 nd Floor
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Job Posting
Sep 5, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
BU
04
Minimum Qualifications
• Six (6) years of work experience in the administration of public health programs, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a directly related field, PLUS at least four (4) years of work experience in the administration of public health programs, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a directly related field, PLUS at least two (2) years of work experience in the administration of public health programs, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a directly related field, PLUS at least one (1) year of work experience in the administration of public health programs
Selection Requirements
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Possessing The Following
• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Public Health or Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Previous experience monitoring programs and budgets for compliance
• Previous experience leading and managing others
• Previous experience writing requests for proposals (RFP’s) and grant proposals
• Previous experience preparing reports to engage funders and public partners
• Previous experience implementing violence prevention programs
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
