Legislative Affairs Assistant (ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II)

Agency:  Department of Healthcare and Family Services 

Job Posting ID: DO39964

BPIS:

Start Date: 08/01/2024
Closing Date:  08/15/2024 
Salary:  $6,500 - $8,000 (Anticipated salary dependent upon qualifications) 
Job Type:  Salaried 
County:  Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

 

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Job Posting Details:

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking to hire a motivated and courteous individual to serve as an Administrative Assistant for the Office of Legislative Affairs. The Staff Assistant will perform a variety of sensitive and controversial administrative duties to assist with the operations of the office.  Additionally, this position will respond to inquiries from members of Congress, Illinois General Assembly and other parties along with organizing special projects for the manager.

 

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the legislative process, excellent communication and research skills, and keen interest in public policy and government affairs.

 

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. 

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 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)

 

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

 

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

 

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.  It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement.  In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Function

• Serves as Legislative Affairs Assistant to the Chief of the Office of Legislative Affairs
• Conducts controve