Job Requisition ID: 57407
BPIS: 07726
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 07/24/2026
Agency:Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: EXEC SECRETARY I - 14031
Skill Option: Keyboarding
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $4,747-$6,446/mo.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Confidential (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC014 Collective Bargaining Coverage
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
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.
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is seeking an organized and dependable professional to serve as an Administrative Secretary to the Deputy Director for Human Resources. This position will conduct special projects and studies, analyze data, draft reports, compose correspondence and information requests for the EEO/AA Office. Additionally, the position will answer phone calls, respond to simple inquiries, interpret policies, create and maintain records and handle confidential information.
Employees receive a robust benefit package including:
If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!
At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.
HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
Work County: Cook
Email HFS.DPASApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
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The government of Illinois, under the Constitution of Illinois, has three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. The executive branch is split into several statewide elected offices, with the Governor as chief executive, and has numerous departments, agencies, boards and commissions. Legislative functions are granted to the General Assembly, composed of the 118-member House of Representatives and the 59-member Senate. The judiciary is composed of the Supreme Court and lower courts.
The government of Illinois has numerous departments, agencies, boards and commissions, but the code departments, so called because they're established by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, provide most of the state's services:
Department on Aging
Department of Agriculture
Department of Central Management Services
Department of Children and Family Services
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Department of Corrections
Department of Employment Security
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Department of Human Rights
Department of Human Services
Department of Juvenile Justice
Department of Labor
Department of the Lottery
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Public Health
Department of Revenue
Department of State Police
Department of Transportation
Department of Veterans' Affairs
