OFFICE SPECIALIST, Opt 2

State Of Illinois • Springfield, IL

399d • $50,952 - $68,412

About The Position

The Office Specialist position at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) involves providing a variety of paraprofessional technical and complex office support functions for the professional and technical staff of the Field Office. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders is essential.

Requirements

• Knowledge equivalent to two years of secretarial/business college and one year of office experience, or completion of high school and three years of office experience, or three years of independent business experience.
• Ability to type accurately at 30 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and mapping location software (ArcGIS, SWAP, Google Earth).
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Extensive knowledge of office practices, procedures, and programs.
• Extensive knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Working knowledge of the logic of computer programs.
• Extensive knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the office manager for the Field Office Section, performing specialized para-professional/technical functions.
• Perform general office management for the Field Office Section and the Springfield Region Field Office.
• Coordinate the BOL complaint line and serve as the point of contact for delegated county field offices.
• Act as the liaison between the Materials Management and Compliance Section and the Field Office Section.
• Coordinate FOS Vehicle Tracking and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED