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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY I (OPTION 2 TYPING) (UPWARD MOBILITY)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  May 25, 2023
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Job Requisition ID:  26537

Agency:  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date:  05/26/2023
Closing Date/Time:  06/09/2023 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $3,710 - $5,142 per month  
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time  
County:  Cook  
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.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

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

 

Posting Identification Number 10-96-26537 

Position Overview

The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a position to perform secretarial and administrative work for the Bureau of Basic Supports.  This position independently carries out complex and varied assignments; gathers and disseminates information; maintains public relations; conducts special review and evaluation projects for supervisor and verifies the development of information for management decisions; operates Word and other software programs for preparing correspondence, memoranda, reports, statistical charts and balance sheets; maintains hard copy and electronic files; and establishes controls and maintains deadlines within the Bureau.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Serves as secretary to the Bureau Chief.
  2. Researches and gathers information and independently performs special projects and studies within the Bureau, some of which are complex and sensitive in nature.
  3. Monitors and directs the mail control system.
  4. Maintains Bureau Chief's schedule.
  5. Routes and distributes work assignments to all program areas within the Bureau.
  6. Serves as receptionist.
  7. Operates telefax machines, send and receive information for the Bureau.
  8. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of secretarial or business college and one (1) year of secretarial experience,

          OR

          completion of high school and three (3) years of secretarial experience.

      2. Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 55 wpm.

 

  • Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classification.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. One (1) year of experience working with agency programs, rules, and regulations
  2. One (1) year of experience working with statistical analysis.
  3. One (1) year of experience working with manual and automated office equipment.
  4. One (1) year of experience working with composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  5. One (1) year of experience working with computer program applications.
  6. One (1) year of experience establishing and developing written instructions and procedures.

Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires the ability to travel locally.

Work Hours:  8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday  
Work Location:  401 S Clinton St Chicago, IL 60607-3800  

Family & Community Services

Office of Adult Services & Basic Support

Bureau of Basic Supports

Chicago/Cook County
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family:  Office & Administrative Support; Social Services  

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

 

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

  • A Pension Program
  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

          * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

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

Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelines when applying for this title..

 

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

 


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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