ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - Sangamon County

Job Requisition ID: 53622 
Closing Date: 04/29/2026
​Agency: Department of Labor
Class Title: ADMIN ASSISTANT I - 00501 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5637.00/mo. Full Range $5637.00 - $8026.00/mo
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.

Job Posting#53622

 

 

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.

 

As a State of Illinois Department of Labor employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

Position Overview

This position is in the Wage Transparency and Construction Compliance Division of the Illinois Department of Labor, specifically the Equal Pay Section. The Administrative Assistant will support the work of a team of Labor Conciliators in the Sangamon County Equal Pay Act Section as they assist citizens in recovering unpaid wages as required by the various laws enforced by the Department. This unique opportunity offers an exceptional benefit package to include health insurance, including eye care and dental, Deferred Compensation, life insurance and retirement. If you are interested in this position and you possess the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply for this position.

 

Essential Functions

• Assists the Equal Pay Act Manager in implementing and executing programs and for the enforcement of the Equal Pay Act.
• Uses, updates, and generates correspondence and reports from, multiple computer databases and systems to monitor case status and aging, further case progress, and inform the Equal Pay Manager.
• Using highly technical knowledge of the Equal Pay Act and other laws enforced by the Division, reviews all electronic mail, US Postal and courier mail, to determine jurisdiction under the Act, responds to or distributes electronic and other mail to appropriate staff.
• Conducts file and database review to determine if information should be issued, or hearing should be scheduled