ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

​Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 00502 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 01/06/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005 - $8,005 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

 

 

 

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Natural Resources must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Posting Identification Number  12-35-43792 

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire an Administrative Assistance 2 for the Office of Land Management/Historic Sites. This position assists in the coordination of various operational programs within the Division; gathers and disseminates Division data; collects necessary information and prepares Strategic Planning and Division Initiative reports; confers with the Division Manager in the development, interpretation, and installation of programs and procedures for Division operations; and drafts correspondence and prepares reports in both physical and electronic formats. The ideal candidate will possess and be able to utilize their organization skills, independent research ability and public speaking skills. The Historic Sites Division of Land Management oversees 56 historic sites and memorials across the state, covering more than 2,000 years of Illinois history. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction of Director of Historic Sites, functions as staff assistant and assists in the planning, development, and implementation of administrative policies
• Serves as Division Liaison with administrative personnel for various projects and the Division's Strategic Planning Coordinator
• Serves as Division liaison with various individuals and groups
• Maintains filing system and responds to Divisional inquiries
• 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 two years of professional experience in a public or private organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience developing office practices, policies, and procedures
• Two (2) years of professional experience using technology and software to track, manage, and improve the operations of a large office or programs
• Two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail while working on multiple projects

Employment Condition

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position:

• Ability to pass background check

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency and Division Statements

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois’ natural an