OFFICE ASSOCIATE

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Job Requisition ID: 56953 Opening Date: 06/22/2026 Closing Date: 07/07/2026 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015 Skill Option: Keyboarding Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $4,144 a month; Full Range $4,144 - $5,429 a month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code: 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 theillinois.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. ***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. *** Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended. Position Overview The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), Administrative Support Unit is seeking a motivated Office Associate, Option 2, to provide essential support to the technical and professional staff within the Administrative Support Section. We are looking for a candidate who is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and electronic—are crucial for working effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. The benefits of working at the IEPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply. Essential Functions Performs variety of complex and specialized clerical information duties utilizing a personal computer, and related office machinery/equipment for the technical/professional staff in the Administrative Support Section, Bureau of Water (BOW) Performs database file maintenance such as, Agency Environmental Management System (AEMS), Loan & Grants Tracking System (LGTS), Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS), etc. utilized by the Bureau of Water Serves as office receptionist. Maintains complex and specialized filing systems for the Bureau of Water. Handles mail correspondence for the Bureau of Water. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and two years of office experience. Requires skill in keyboarding accurately at 45 words per minute. Preferred Qualifications Prefers extensive knowledge of office practices, procedures and programs. Prefers extensive knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Prefers working knowledge of basic mathematics. Prefers elementary knowledge of agency programs, rules and regulations. Prefers the ability to follow oral or written instructions. Prefers the ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment and perform routine maintenance. Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel software. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass a name-based background check. *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). Agency Statement: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the state’s natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr