The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is seeking to fill several positions at its upcoming job fair in Springfield. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 11am to 3pm at the John R. Block/Illinois Department of Agriculture Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 E. Sangamon Avenue in Springfield. Most of the major programmatic areas within IDPH will have representatives on hand to answer questions about the work they do, and the qualifications being sought for prospective employees. While resumes will not be accepted at the job fair, jobseekers may bring a copy of their resume for review by career counselors from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), who will also be on hand to answer questions and assist with the application process. IDPH has a variety of openings, a number of which do not require prior public health experience. Some positions do not require college degrees, while others may require specialized degrees or experience. Among the positions IDPH is currently looking to fill are: architect, environmental health specialist, clinical laboratory technologist trainee, health facilities surveillance nurse, data quality and testing specialist, office administrator, and office associate. Advance registration for the job fair is not required. For more information, you can reach out via email to DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov.