DOC Southwestern IL LAN Administrator (Upward Mobiity)

Job Requisition ID: 47192
Closing Date:  11:59 pm,  05/29/2025
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST - 29990 
Skill Option: Computer Systems 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $4,591 a month. Full Range $4,591 - $6,258 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: St. Clair
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC028
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.

 

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.

 

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a highly driven Office Administrative Specialist. This position will serve as an LAN coordinator and computer systems coordinator for staff and individuals in custody. Additionally, the successful candidate will work closely with Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) staff and will provide guidance and direction with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and other applications to staff and individuals in custody. The use of a keyboard is required. If interested in this unique opportunity, please follow the instructions on the posting to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as technical resource person on development and use of computer applications for staff and individuals in custody which are often of a highly complex nature to multi-program systems (databases, spreadsheets and word processing), and Local Area Network (LAN).
• Analyzes operations through feasibility studies for staff and individuals in custody.
• Serves as a resource person on instructing staff and individuals in custody for proper design, documentation testing and training for new programs.
• Functions as a Local Area Network (LAN) administrator and computer system coordinator for staff and individuals in custody.
• Provides automated and/or manual statistical reports to management relative to volume of users, percentage of use by facility.