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IVH-M OFFICE ASSISTANT

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Nov 2025

💰 $58,560/yr($45,624/yr – $58,560/yr)

About the role

Job Requisition ID: 51369
Closing Date: 11/20/2025
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010
Skill Option: Keyboarding
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $3,802-$4,880/monthly; Anticipated starting salary $3,802/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Kankakee
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:

Performs complex computer work involving correspondence, monthly publications, program covers, brochures, posters, forms, volunteer, and donor listings
Types and files a variety of correspondence, records and documents, completes routine material on own initiative
Answers telephone, recording accurate and complete information from callers
Processes volunteer applications, including background checks
Prepare requisitions and work order forms
Assists with layout of publications, brochures, flyers, and posters
Prepares donor and member deposits for review
Operates office equipment; keeps equipment clean
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and one year of related office experience.
Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions
Ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment and performing routine maintenance

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year experience of alpha-numeric sequencing
One (1) year experience of office practices, procedures, and programs
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions
Ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment and performing routine maintenance

Conditions of Employment:

Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (mobile phone, laptop, etc.).

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