Job Description
Job Requisition ID:
58679
Division/Section/Unit:
Administrative Services / Downstate Facilities/ Receptionist
HR Tracking #:
38221
Position Title:
Office Assistant
Opening Date:
10/02/2026
Closing Date:
10/19/2026
Agency:
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title:
OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010
Skill Option:
Keyboarding
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $3,935 monthly; Full Range $3,935-$5,051 monthly
Job Type:
Salaried
Category:
Full Time
Number of Vacancies:
2
Bargaining Unit Code:
RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00 pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability:
Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location:
320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767
Work County:
Sangamon
Agency Contact:
FPR.Employment@illinois.gov
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position
MUST
apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Under general supervision, performs a variety of difficult and responsible clerical work in the Springfield office. Serves as a receptionist, disseminates information to the public via telephone and/or walk in inquiries of the functions of the Department, receives and greets visitors and telephone inquiries. Provides clerical office support, including but not necessarily limited to preparing and typing documents, scheduling of conference rooms, creating and maintaining spreadsheets, filing, entering data into database, answering general inquiries, processing mail, and maintaining the office. Collaborates with onsite personnel to maintain intra office security program for all visitors entering the Springfield office reception area.
State of Illinois Benefits
Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
3 paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
For more information about our benefits please follow this link:
Essential Functions
• Under general supervision, serves as a receptionist for the Springfield office.
• Provides clerical office support, including but not necessarily limited to preparing and keyboarding documents, scheduling of conference rooms, creating and maintaining spreadsheets, filing, entering data into database, answering general inquiries, processing mail, and maintaining the office.
• Collaborates with onsite personnel to maintain intra-office security program for all visitors entering the office reception area; i.e. security registration and visitor identification passes for all visitors, respondents, attorneys, and the general public.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires one year of related office experience.
• Requires skill in keyboarding accurately at 35 wpm.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prefers at least two years working with basic office computer software.
• Prefers at least three years’ experience conducting customers service via phone, email, and in person.
• Prefers at least four years working in a professional office environment
Conditions of Employment
• Requires the ability to pass an Agency conducted background check.
• Requires skill in keyboarding accurately at 35 wpm.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Agency Statement
IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours