Position Title Office Administrative Specialist (Upward Mobility) Union Position is a union position; provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement apply. Salary Anticipated Starting Salary $4,772/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,772-$6,622/month Job Type Salaried Category Full Time County Livingston Work Hours 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off Location Pontiac Correctional Center 700 W Lincoln St, Pontiac, Illinois, 61764 Work County: Livingston Contact Agency Contact: Sheryl Chapman Email: Sheryl.Chapman2@illinois.gov Posting Group Office & Administrative Support UPWARD MOBILITY This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). To utilize upward mobility contractual rights, employees must apply internally and upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a highly driven Office Administrative Specialist. This position will serve as a 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. 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. 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 two (2) years of secretarial/business college and two (2) years of office experience, OR completion of high school and four (4) years of office experience, OR four (4) years of independent business experience. Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this class. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited. Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). Benefits Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options) Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment) Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.) Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources For more information about our benefits please follow this link: Equal Opportunity Statement Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion. IDOC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr