OFFICE ASSOCIATE - NR/EP - TECHINCAL SERVICES AND PESTICIDE LABORATORY

Job Requisition ID: 51142 
Closing Date: 02/18/2026
​Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015 
Skill Option: Keyboarding 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $4004 - $5245 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 Receptionist for the Bureau of Environmental Programs by performing a variety of complex, specialized clerical assistance for the Bureau of Environmental Programs, Livestock Facility Regulation program and Agrichemical Containment Program.
• Gathers, proofs, edits, and organizes materials for bureau’s livestock program and Agrichemical Containment Program.
• Serves as bureau property control coordinator.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, applicants, and bureau field staff regarding policy and regulations relating to the Illinois Pesticide Act, Insect Pest and Plant Disease Act, Livestock Management Facilities Act and Agrichemical Containment Program.  
• Follows oral and written instructions gaining experience and knowledge in and applying evolving automated office equipment and technology to complex tasks.
• Performs other duties as required 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 and two years of office experience.
• Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers experience with operating commonly used manual and automated office equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Prefers intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

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 with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• 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.
• 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 - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AG