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OFFICE COORDINATOR

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Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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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:  Nov 13, 2024
Location: 

Collinsville, IL, US, 62234

Job Requisition ID:  42925

Job Requisition ID: 42925 
Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: OFFICE COORDINATOR - 30025 
Skill Option: Keyboarding 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3,971 monthly; Full Range $3,971 - $5,243 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Madison
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  42925

 

Office Coordinator, Opt. 2 (Keyboarding)

 

***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***

Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended. 

*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*

 

 

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 Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Division of Land Pollution Control, Field Operation Section in Collinsville for the Southern Region, is seeking to hire an Office Coordinator.  This position performs a variety of technical and complex office support functions for the professional and technical staff in the Division of the Field Operation Section. 

The benefits of working at the IEPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays), pension, and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

  • Provides a variety of paraprofessional technical and complex office support functions for the professional/technical staff of the Southern Region/Collinsville Regional Office.
  • Coordinates Public water Supply (PWS) Operator Certification and Reporting for the region.
  • Performs a variety of informational functions for the staff of Southern Region/Collinsville Regional Office and external parties.
  • Serves as regional vehicle coordinator.
  • Serves as a liaison to Agency records and Central Management Services (CMS) for Regional Office matters and activities.
  • Maintains office inventory for the Region.
  • Provides a variety of support functions for regional staff.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two years of secretarial/business college,
  • Or completion of high school and two years of related office experience,
  • Or two years of independent business experience.
  • Requires the skill in keyboarding accurately at 30 words per minute.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers extensive knowledge of office practices, procedures, and programs.
  • Prefers extensive knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Prefers extensive knowledge of basic mathematics.
  • Prefers working knowledge of the logic of computer programs.
  • Prefers ability to follow oral or written instructions.
  • Prefers ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment and perform routine maintenance.
  • Prefers skill in keyboarding accurately.
  • Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel software.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to travel.
  • Requires current and valid driver’s license.
  • Requires the ability to lift boxes of files weighing up to 35 pounds.
  • Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.

Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday  
Work Location: 1101 Eastport Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Collinsville, Illinois, 62234  

Agency Contact: Joe Mercier
Email: joseph.mercier@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-2361
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

 

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

 

Agency Statement: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life.  IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.

 

The IEPA does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status).  To be considered for permanent IEPA employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

 

 

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. 

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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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