ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - ILLINOIS STATE FAIR SPACE RENTAL

Administrative Assistant I - Illinois State Fair Space Rental

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Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services 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 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. This position does have the possibility for a remote/hybrid schedule from November 1st through March 31st dependent upon the operational needs of the Bureau. Employees will be required to work fully in office from April 1st - October 31st.

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Essential Functions Under general direction of the Non-Fair Events Manager, exercises independent judgment in the initiation of actions with the parameters defined by the established rules and polices of this program. Provides clerical office support and paraprofessional or technical work. Performs bookkeeping functions associated with non-fair facility rentals. Assists the Non-Fair Events Manager with various administrative projects. Serves as the backup for the ISF Buildings and Grounds Liaison for the Non-Fair events unit. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration. Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Conditions of Employment Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Headquarter Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Work County: Sangamon Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone #: View phone number on click.appcast.io

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs. AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. AGR offers a robust benefit package including; Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules in many program areas Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave Pension Plan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually