OFFICE ASSISTANT - SUPPORT SERVICES - GUEST SERVICES OPERATIONS

Job Requisition ID: 50563 
Closing Date: 11/19/2025
​Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $3802 - $4880 anticipated starting salary monthly
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 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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a guest services representative for the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA).
• Checks in visitors to the John R Block Building and assigns them visitor credentials.
• Maintains the reservation schedule for the Future Farmers of America (FFA) conference room, the 4-H Conference room, 4-H (building 30) Auditorium, the John Block Auditorium and any other space under the prevue of Support Services.
• Serves as an assistant to the Bureau of Support Services.
• Provides general office support for the Bureau of Support Services.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and one (1) year of related office experience.

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. 
• This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
• Must have the ability to work in office 5 days a week, no remote work available.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

 Work Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday (hours may vary)
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

 

This position is a 5 day a week in-office position.  Remote work is not available. 

 

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 conservi