We are searching for a confident OFFICE ASSOCIATE to join our growing team at State of Illinois in Springfield, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time OFFICE ASSOCIATE is a great opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in presentation, critical thinking and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of OFFICE ASSOCIATE at State of Illinois today!
Agency : Department of Agriculture
Closing Date/Time: 06/29/2023
Salary: $3,367-$4,552/anticipated monthly starting salary
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
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 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. Posting Identification Number #26557 Position Overview The Bureau of Weights & Measures is seeking an employee to fulfill the role of Office Associate by brining positive energy to the workplace, providing secretarial and general office support, and becoming an active member of our team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and be able to complete a variety of clerical duties while working in a regulatory-based program. We welcome interest applicants to apply for this position to work inside this family-like environment.
Job Responsibilities 1. Keyboards letters, forms, reports, and memoranda relating to Bureau programs.
2. Operates a computer to record weights and measures activities which will generate spreadsheets, graphs, and charts.
3. Mails out annual register serviceperson renewals.
4. Provides clerical office support to a large field staff
5. Maintains inspection report filling system for Bureau.
6. Answers phones; directs calls to appropriate person; provides assistance to the general public such as attorney requests on pending court cases, overweight vehicles, exercising discretion and judgment in applying governing polices, rules, regulations, and procedures.
7. Performs other duties assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion high school and two years of office experience.
2. Requires the ability to accurately type 45 wpm.
Preferred Qualifications 1. Prefers extensive knowledge of office practices, procedures, and programs.
2. Prefers extensive knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
3. Prefers working knowledge of basic mathematics.
4. Prefers knowledge following oral and written instructions.
5. Prefers knowledge operating and performing maintenance on commonly used manual and automated office equipment and perform maintenance.
Conditions of Employment 1. Requires the ability to successfully pass a background check.
2. Requires the ability to lift 10 pounds and ability to bend and stoop.
Work Hours: 8:30-5:00/Monday-Friday (work hours may vary)
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave Springfield, IL ********
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: View email address on illinois.jobs2web.com Phone #:Show phone number Job Family: Office & Administrative Support
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people statewide, with several hundred more temporary employees hired during the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the state's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the state's horse racing program.
AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
AGR offers a robust benefit package including;
Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules in many program areas Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 10 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!
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:
View email address on illinois.jobs2web.com View email address on illinois.jobs2web.com Benefits of working as a OFFICE ASSOCIATE in Springfield, IL:
? Excellent benefits
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Attractive package
