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Metadata Specialist (Personal Services Contract)

Job Requisition ID: 52885 
​Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000 

Office:  Policy, Planning & Statistics

Division:  Patient Safety

Posting ID:  PS-20-0067 / 52885

Posted: 02/02/2026 - 02/18/2026

Salary: $80/hr
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

In accordance with grant requirements, the Meta Data Specialist will lead the development and implementation of agency-wide controlled vocabularies and Enterprise Metadata Management (EMM) processes. This role will ensure that metadata and controlled vocabularies are standardized, well-documented, and effectively managed to support data discovery, usability, and governance across the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The contractor will serve as the subject matter expert in metadata management, providing leadership on data standardization efforts and ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

  • Develop & Implement Agency-Wide Controlled Vocabularies & Enterprise Metadata Management (EMM) Processes.
  • Ensuring DPH’s approximately 60 data sources are well documented, and the information is usable and available to both IT and program staff across DPH.
  • Implement and maintain department data request management and tracking system.
  • Assess/Audit Data Governance Processes & Performance.
  • Develop and Implement Strategies to Promote Data Equity on Metadata Management.
  • Seek out and participate in trainings, workshops, conferences, or other options for continued education.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in library/information science, Computer Science, Database Management, Public Health, or another field with demonstrable applicability.
  • Requires three (3) years of experience with data and metadata management, including ensuring that metadata is accessible and understandable for users.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of experience developing metadata strategies and standards for a wide range of data sources.
  • Three (3) years of experience developing system specifications for metadata management systems or implementing a metadata management system.
  • Three (3) years of experience creating business data glossaries, data catalogs, and data dictionaries for a wide range of data sources.
  • Three (3) years of experience developing and implementing data classification systems.
  • Three (3) years of experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, modeling cultural competence.
  • Masters Degree in Library/Information Science, Public Health, Data Management, or a closely related field.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
  • Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
  • Requires use of an agency supplied mobile phone.

*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 $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 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.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Headquarter Location: 115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Date Posted
02/03/2026
Job Reference
52885-en_US
Organization
State of Illinois
Location
Chicago, IL
Category
Data Science
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