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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY I, Opt. 2 (UMP)

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Sponsorship for Employment

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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 10, 2026
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  58593

Job Requisition ID: 58593 IPR# 26-01737
Opening Date: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Executive Secretary I, Opt. 2
Skill Option: Keyboarding
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,568 Monthly; Full Range: $4,568 - $6,133 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 3215 Executive Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 4/District 6/Bureau of Project Implementation
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

 

 

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.

 

 

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 Transportation seeks to hire an Executive Secretary I to perform responsible secretarial and administrative duties in support of both the Materials and Local Roads and Streets Engineers, and staff. The ideal candidate, under the direct supervision of the Materials Engineer and indirect supervision of the Local Roads and Streets Engineer, will function independently within the framework of organizational policies, exercising initiative and independent judgment on the promulgation and interpretation of the bureau's policies and programs.

 

Essential Functions

  • Performs secretarial and administrative duties for the Materials and Local Roads and Streets Engineers.
  • Consults and advises the Materials and Local Roads and Streets Section staff on departmental methods, procedures and interpretations of departmental policies and programs.
  • Performs support functions for the Materials and Local Roads and Streets Section staff, organizing and prioritizing workload independently.
  • Serves as receptionist for the Materials and Local Roads and Streets Sections.
  • Advises staff of policy and procedural changes. Analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
  • Performs data entry and maintains municipal official information for the Local Roads and Streets Engineer.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years secretarial/business college and one-year secretarial experience, or completion of high school and three years secretarial experience.
  • Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 55 words per minute.
  • 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

  • Prefers intermediate skill in the utilization of word processing software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook) and IBM Mainframe Emulation.
  • Prefers one (1) year of experience working with office practices, procedures, business English and spelling.
  • Prefers one (1) year of experience maintaining clerical records and preparing reports for such records.
  • Prefers demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Conditions of Employment

  • Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may occasionally be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
  • 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 descriptions.

 

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles.  To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

 

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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