ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I (SPANISH SPEAKING)

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Date:  Apr 3, 2025
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60661

Job Requisition ID:  46125

​Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Division/Section/Unit: Professional Regulation / Statewide Enforcment / Health Prosecutions
HR Tracking #: 36923
Position Title: Administrative Assistant I - Spanish Speaking
Class Title: ADMIN ASSISTANT I - 00501 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: Spanish 
Closing Date/Time: 04/17/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,423 a month; Full Range $5,423-$7,721 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028

 

 

 

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  46125 

 

 

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

This position serves as staff assistant to the Chief of Health Related Prosecutions for the Division of Professional Regulation, assists in the planning, development, and implementation of Statewide Enforcement policies and procedures as they pertain to assigned unit, assists with special projects. This position also independently receives and responds to non-technical inquiries on regulatory prosecution related issues, policies and procedures from various departmental staff members, licensees and/or their representatives, translates requirements and instructions into Spanish for non-English speaking licensees and the public, travels to attend and participate in staff meetings and conferences, enters data on personal computer and/or laptop computer concerning prosecutory activities, and performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as staff assistant to the Chief of Health Related Prosecutions for the Division of Professional Regulation.
  • Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of Statewide Enforcement policies and procedures as they pertain to assigned unit.
  • Assists with special projects.
  • Independently receives and responds to non-technical inquiries on regulatory prosecution related issues, policies and procedures from various departmental staff members, licensees and/or their representatives, etc.
  • Translates requirements and instructions into Spanish for non-English speaking licensees and the public.  
  • Travels to attend and participate in staff meetings and conferences.
  • Enters data on personal computer and/or laptop computer concerning prosecutory activities. 
  • 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 four years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
  • Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
  • Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
     

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers at least three years of experience working as an administrative assistant, secretary, office manager, or similar role.
  • Prefers at least three years of experience providing customer service by phone, email, and in person.
  • Prefers at least three years of experience translating documents from English to Spanish and vice versa on behalf of an agency or organization.
  • Prefers at least three years of advanced experience in the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
 

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street, Chicago IL 60661

Agency Contact: FPR.Employment@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

 

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.

 

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