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Job Title: Part-time Deputy Clerk (approximately 19 hours per week)



Department: Planning &amp; Zoning



Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4 hours per day



Pay Rate: $16.40 per hour



Start Date: January 6, 2025



Job Duties: You will provide administrative/clerical duties in support of the Zoning Office to include but not limited to phone duties, filing, copying, mailings, memos, letters, assisting residents, contractors etc., regarding permitting and/or inspections.



Desired Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, basic PC skills with experience using Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience with frequent customer contact as you will be providing excelling customer service to the residents of Iroquois County. You will need to possess effective verbal and written communication skills to work with all internal and external contacts. If you possess these characteristics and can demonstrate the ability to be a successful team member, then we would like to speak to you. Although not required, you will be ahead of the learning curve if you have any experience with GIS, Eagleview or National Flood System.



Interested candidates should submit their resume to Amanda Longfellow at <a href="mailto:alongfellow@iroquoiscountyil.gov">alongfellow@iroquoiscountyil.gov</a>.



Iroquois County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Employment Opportunity - Part-time Deputy Clerk (Planning & Zoning Office)

* Apply today by emailing your resume to trobinson@co.iroquois.il.us. *



Job Title: Health Educator



Department/Location: Iroquois County Public Health Department



Reports to: Public Health Administrator



FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt



Prepared Date:  October 2023



Salary: $48,000 - $56,000 annually



General Purpose of the Position: The Health Educator is tasked with facilitating and executing public health education programs, public relations, and community partner relations for the Iroquois County Public Health Department (ICPHD).



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



<ol style="list-style-type:1">
<li>Coordinates public health educational programs.</li>



<li>Conducts outreach to target populations and community partners.</li>



<li>Assists with management of the ICPHD website and social media accounts.</li>



<li>Participates in the preparation and dissemination of health education materials.</li>



<li>Conducts surveys and studies to evaluate and develop public health initiatives.</li>



<li>Provide public presentations promoting public health.</li>



<li>Demonstrates understanding of the organization's mission and values through behaviors which supports this.</li>



<li>Appropriately represents ICPHD and Iroquois County to other groups, organizations and the general public by demonstrating a positive attitude, progressive actions, professionalism, courtesy, discretion, and tact.</li>



<li>Ensures the accuracy of public information materials as appropriate.</li>



<li>Protects confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbally and/or in writing.</li>



<li>Is dependable and meets acceptable attendance requirements at all times.</li>



<li>Complies with all policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations.</li>



<li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li>
</ol>



Skills and Abilities Required:



<ol style="list-style-type:1">
<li>Must have excellent observation and assessment skills, good judgment, good oral and written communication skills and effective public relations skills.</li>



<li>Demonstrates ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with the general public, school officials, community leaders, members of the professional organizations and governmental officials.</li>



<li>Possesses ability to use own initiative in planning and executing services. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.</li>



<li>Must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.</li>



<li>Ability to operate audio and visual equipment.</li>



<li>Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and is in good working condition. Documentation of current automobile insurance coverage is required.</li>
</ol>



Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:



<ol style="list-style-type:1">
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, office facsimile and document imaging technology.</li>



<li>Ability to learn and utilize online portal systems.</li>



<li>Able to type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.</li>



<li>Social media savvy.</li>
</ol>



Education and Experience Required:



<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, education, nursing, or related field required.</li>



<li>One year of experience in a public health related organization preferred.</li>



<li>Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply. </li>



<li>Bilingual (Spanish) is NOT required but is desired. </li>
</ul>



Physical Demands:



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



<ul>
<li>While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.</li>



<li>The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach over head with hands and arms.</li>



<li>The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.</li>



<li>The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li>



<li>Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.</li>
</ul>



Work Environment:



The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



<ul>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to optical exposure to computer screens.</li>



<li>The employee may be exposed to infectious diseases in school, community, and private property environments.</li>



<li>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</li>



<li>Recurrent movement in and out of automobile in outside weather conditions.</li>
</ul>

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Employment

Employment Opportunities - Health Educator

1001 East Grant Watseka, IL 60970

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ICPHD Board of Health Finance Committee

Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for Iroquois County.



I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for



Iroquois County for 2024 will be held on December 3, 2024 at 8:30AM at the Iroquois County Administrative Center, 1001 E. Grant St. Watseka, IL&nbsp;&nbsp; 60970.



&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Breein Suver, Iroquois County Clerk, Iroquois County Administrative Center, 1001 E. Grant Street, Watseka, IL&nbsp;&nbsp; 60970, (815) 432-6960.



&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; II. The corporate and special property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $5,961,614.



&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $6,696,734.&nbsp; This represents a 12.33% increase over the previous year.



&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 were $-0-.&nbsp;



&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2024 are $-0-.&nbsp; This represents a 0% increase from the previous year.



&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $5,961,614.&nbsp; The estimated total property taxes levied for 2024 are $6,696,734.&nbsp; This represents a 12.33% increase over the previous year.



&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Iroquois County, Iroquois County, Illinois

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Notice for Truth in Taxation Public Hearing

IROQUOIS COUNTY is looking for an energetic, motivated individual to fill our full-time Housekeeping position in the Courthouse.  Duties include general housekeeping activities and organization of supplies.  Requires two years of consistent and satisfactory work experience.  In addition to a starting salary of $15.23/hr, comprehensive benefit package and ample leave benefits and retirement plan included.  Applicants may pick up and complete an application at the Finance Office of the County Administration Building at 1001 E Grant in Watseka or apply online at Indeed.com.  Completed applications must be received by December 20, 2024 with the expected date of hire to be January 6, 2025.



Iroquois County is an EEO employer.

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Employment Opportunity - Housekeeper (full-time)

IROQUOIS COUNTY is looking for an energetic, motivated individual to fill our part-time Housekeeping position in the Iroquois County Administration Building.  Duties include general housekeeping activities and organization of supplies.  Requires two years of consistent and satisfactory work experience.   Applicants may pick up and complete an application at the Finance Office of the County Administration Building at 1001 E Grant in Watseka or apply online at Indeed.com.  Completed applications must be received by December 20, 2024 with the expected date of hire to be January 6, 2025.



Iroquois County is an EEO employer.

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Employment Opportunity - Housekeeper (part-time)

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Christmas Eve - Offices Closed at Noon (all County Offices except the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Sheriff, Courts, and Probation) in observance of Christmas Eve 12/24/2025

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Christmas Day - Offices Closed 12/25/2025

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Day Following Thanksgiving - Offices Closed 11/28/2025

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Thanksgiving Day - Offices Closed 11/27/2025