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Office Associate, Opt 2
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Date: Feb 6, 2025 Location:Mount Vernon, IL, US, 62864
Job Requisition ID: 44170 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015 - Mt. Vernon
Skill Option: Keyboarding
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 03/07/2025
Salary: $3,852 - $5,046 (Anticipated Starting Salary $3,852/mo Step 1b)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Jefferson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply 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.
Posting Identification Number 44170
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
The Illinois Department of Children and Families Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Team Clerical. Under Direction, this position will perform complex, specialized clerical services for a team of supervisors and professional child welfare or child protection staff. The position will answer phones, greet visitors, maintain files, and perform general clerical functions. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department's operations. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you to join or innovative team to help make a positive difference int eh lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Function
- Serves as Team Clerical
- Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors
- Establishes and maintains case files
- Completes and keyboards travel vouchers from handwritten materials, calculates and reviews to ensure accuracy, and returns to workers for review and signature
- Provides clerical office support as a secretary to the team supervisors and professional staff
- Orients professional and other clerical staff regarding Departmental rules and office procedures
- 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 high school
- Requires 2 years of office experience
- Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass a background check.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
Work Hours: M-F 8:30am to 5pm
Work Location: 321-A Withers Dr, Mount Vernon, Illinois, 62864
Supervisor: Vanessa Shaw
Name: Zack Booher
E-mail: Zackary.Booher@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Salary : $3,852 - $5,046
