RECEPTIONIST (TRANSPORTATION OFFICE ASSISTANT)

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Transportation Office Assistant. Under direction of the Private Secretary, the successful candidate will perform a variety of administrative support functions and serve as receptionist for the Secretary’s Office in Chicago.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
Requires one (1) year of related office experience.
Successful completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Nice To Haves

Prefers one (1) year of experience in a public or business organization applying working knowledge of office practices, procedures and programs.
Prefers ability to deal with the public, outside agencies and staff in a courteous and effective manner.

Responsibilities

Serves as office receptionist for the Secretary’s Office in Chicago, providing non-technical information and assistance in person and by phone to representatives of other agencies, clients, the public, etc.
Provides administrative staff support services for the Secretary’s Office in Chicago.
Maintains selected files for the Secretary’s Office in Chicago.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources