ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III

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Job Details Job Requisition ID: 56952 Office: Health Care Regulation Division: Life Safety & Construction Posting ID: PAR 45-26-0389 / 56952 Posted: 06/23/2026-07/08/2026 Agency: Department of Public Health Class Title: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III - 13733 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 07/01/26) $5,572 MONTHLY - Full Range $5,572 - $7,898 MONTHLY Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detailed oriented individual to perform plan reviews of architectural, MEP and fire/life safety systems to include electrical, fire alarm nurse call, security systems, mechanical, plumbing and piping engineering, medical gases, and sprinkler systems including evaluation of specifications that are non-routine and require a variety of guides, references and precedents of health care facilities for which the Department has responsibility for licensure, inspection and certification. Benefits Statement 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 Travels to participate in “on site” inspections and surveys of existing facilities to determine conformance with applicable laws, regulations and codes relating to certain Federal assistance programs, Federal certification programs, State licensure, or generally recognized medical facility standards for architectural, MEP and fire/life safety systems. Receives, reviews, approves or disapproves and/or comments upon health care drawings, specifications and change orders in accordance with the various applicable laws, regulations and codes relating to physical plant and MEP systems. Completes required inspection forms in office or on site, informs health care facilities of deficiencies, evaluates and approves proposed methods of correcting deficiencies. Investigates “on site” incidents/complaints for life/fire safety code and MEP systems for conformance with applicable State and Federal Codes. Researches new products and their impact on existing design and construction standards. 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 two (2) years of college with coursework in Engineering. Requires three (3) years of technical experience in Engineering. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid Driver’s license. Requires physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, and inspect physical environment and life safety systems to include construction sites. Requires completion of the Life Safety Code Surveyor certification program within 24 months of hire. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non‑State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending state employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non‑State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine. This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr