OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR IV
Springfield, IL, US, 62704
Job Requisition ID: 57148
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 07/14/2026
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR IV - 29994
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $5,127 monthly; Full Range $5,127 - $7,135 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 57148
Office Administrator IV
***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.
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Why Work for Illinois?
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Position Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Legal Counsel (DLC), Division of Records Management/FOIA, Records Section, is seeking an Office Administrator IV to serve as the Working Supervisor for the Records Management Unit B. The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, detailed, and possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.
The benefits of working at the EPA 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
- Serves as working Supervisor for the Records Management B Unit of the Records Management/Facility ID Management Section, Division of Legal Counsel/Deputy Chief Legal Counsel/Records Division.
- Consults with manager on the integration of program function activities to resolve procedural and operating issues.
- Assists in resolving procedural issues, and the integration of Records Management Unit Program activities.
- Researches, develops, and maintains record retention programs for the Unit.
- Develops and conducts training classes on the proper methods of establishing and maintaining file categories, and procedures for file maintenance and retrieval.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of study at a secretarial/business college and two years of office experience; or completion of high school and four years of Office Assistant experience; or four years independent business experience.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Prefers extensive knowledge of office procedures and programs.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of elementary mathematics and grammar.
- Prefers skill in keyboarding accurately.
- Prefers skill in taking and transcribing oral dictation accurately.
- Prefers ability to direct and supervise the work of a nonprofessional office staff.
- Prefers ability to operate manual and automated office equipment.
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel software.
- Prefers knowledge of Records Management practices, programs, and associated documents.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
- Requires current and valid driver's license with the ability to travel.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 1hr lunch
Headquarter Location: 2520 W Iles Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield