DOC Lawrence CC Office Administrator II - Mailroom - (Upward Mobility)

Job Requisition ID: 44965 
 Closing Date/Time: 11:59 pm,  03/06/2025​
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR II - 29992 
Skill Option: Keyboarding 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $4,130 a month. Full Range $4,130 - $5,568 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Lawrence
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014

 

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.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Posting Identification Number 44965

 

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Office Administrator 2 to work in the mailroom at Lawrence Correctional Center.  This position serves as a  supervisor in the mailroom. This position is responsible for  providing direction on procedures for processing  incoming & outgoing mail, keyboarding a variety of documents, and monitoring postage.   We invite all qualified individuals to apply!
 

Essential Functions

• Serves as working supervisor.
• Directs staff in recording all individual in custody write outs.
• Provides direction in procedures for processing packages received/sent to and from United States Postal Services, FedEx, and UPS.
• Receives and distributes all privileged and legal correspondence, special letters, and packages.
• Keyboards responses to individuals in custody and staff regarding various mail issues and mail room procedures.
• Monitors postage used and advises Business Administrator regarding additional purchase of postage.
• Performs other duties as require 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 high school a