OFFICE SPECIALIST, OPT. 2 (UPWARD MOBILITY)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

48d

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Office Specialist, Option 2, in the Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction, and Window Replacement (CLEAR Win) Program. This position performs support functions for the statewide program

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two (2) years of secretarial/business college and one (1) year of office experience or completion of high school and three (3) years of office experience or three (3) years of independent business experience.
Requires ability to type accurately at 30 words per minute.

Responsibilities

Under general direction, performs complex clerical and technical support functions for Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction, and Window Replacement (CLEAR Win) Program data system. Exercises initiative and judgment in the performance of duties.
Works as a computer system coordinator between CLEAR Win and licensure staff and stakeholder.
Prepares letters, correspondence, emails, or legal documents.
Develops complex and multi-program (database, spreadsheet, and word processing) record reports for responses to Freedom of information requests, legal fines, daily fees, and monthly performance results.
Serves as supplemental support to the Division's main reception desk including opening Division's mail, answering, and routing calls from the general public to the appropriate program or sections.
Completes mandatory knowledge and practical training required by Office of Health Protection standard operating procedure and program requirements.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources