Public Health Operations Coordinator

Job Description - Public Health Operations Coordinator (00139192)

Job Description

Public Health Operations Coordinator

Job Number:

00139192

Job Posting

: Jul 8, 2026, 9:05:20 PM

Closing Date

: Jul 23, 2026, 10:29:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit: None Posting Salary: $96,607 - $106,635 Yearly

Organization

: Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: Department of Public Health

SHIFT: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

The Public Health Operations Coordinator supports the operational infrastructure of the department by coordinating facilities, materials management, and logistical functions that enable effective public health services. This role ensures that physical spaces, equipment, and operational systems are maintained and function efficiently to support staff, programs, and field activities. The Public Health Operations Coordinator also supports the secure storage and transport of public health supplies, including vaccines and therapeutics, in accordance with established standards. The Public Health Operations Coordinator also provides logistical and operational support during special events and public health emergency responses.

Typical Duties

• Coordinates routine facility maintenance activities, including building systems, repairs, and landscaping needs.
• Identifies and troubleshoots facility-related issues and coordinate resolution with appropriate Cook County Health and Cook County Government facilities teams.
• Serves as a liaison with facilities and information technology partners to ensure operational needs are communicated and addressed.
• Coordinates materials management activities, including inventory oversight, supply distribution, and procurement coordination as needed.
• Supports warehouse operations to ensure supplies, medical materials, and equipment are stored, tracked, and distributed effectively.
• Assists with maintaining operational readiness of equipment and supplies used in field operations and departmental activities.
• Provides logistical coordination to support public health field operations, including distribution of materials, equipment setup, and operational troubleshooting as needed.
• Supports the transport and delivery of vaccines, therapeutics, and other critical public health supplies to clinics, community sites, and field operations while maintaining required storageand handling conditions.
• Coordinates operational support for departmental meetings, trainings, and special events.
• Provides logistical and operational support during public health emergencies and response activities.
• Assists with the coordination of supplies, equipment, and operational needs required for emergency response and recovery efforts.
• Serves as a point of coordination between departmental programs and Cook County operational partners including facilities, buildings and grounds, and IT.
• Communicates operational needs, issues, and updates to appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with five (5) years of experience in operations coordination, facilities support, logistics, and/or materials management, within government or public health settings OR High school diploma or equivalent with eight (8) years of experience in operations coordination, facilities support, logistics, and/or materials management, within government or public health settings
• Position requires travel for which the employee must have a valid Illinois driver''s license in good standing and access to an insured vehicle
• Must be available for "on-call" duty as required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of basic facilities operations, materials management, and logistics coordination
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
• Knowledge of basic facilities operations, materials management, and logistics coordination.
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple partners and departments.
• Ability to support operational needs during emergency response situations.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States'' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

• Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.