OFFICE ASSOCIATE

$46,224 - $60,552/Yr

State Of Illinois - Westchester, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Westchester, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Office Associate position at the Illinois Department of Public Health involves performing complex secretarial and clerical office support duties. The role requires independent judgment in record and document processing, as well as keyboarding correspondence, forms, and reports. This position supports the Office of Immunizations, Emergency Medical Services, and provides backup to the Administrative Law Judge.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex specialized secretarial and clerical office support duties.
• Record and document processing with independent judgment.
• Keyboard correspondence, forms, and reports.
• Provide backup support to the Administrative Law Judge.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in secretarial or clerical work.
• Proficiency in keyboarding and office software applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills are welcome.
• Experience in a public health or government setting.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules available in many program areas.
• 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.
• 12 paid sick days annually which carry over year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.