Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 51950
Closing Date: 04/16/2026
​Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010
Skill Option: Keyboarding
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $3,802.00 - $4,880.00/monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $3802/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: LaSalle
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:

• Under general supervision of the Accountant Supervisor, performs administrative functions for the fiscal department, operates the facility's switchboard and performs general receptionist duties.
• Serves as reception is receiving and directing visitors following location lists provided by supervisors.
• Contacts vendors to obtain legal vendor name, legal status and identification number to allow for establishment of vendor record within the accounting system; matches purchase orders to vendor invoices; scans documents and retrieves/files documents, both hardcopy and electronically.
• Reviews a variety of difficult materials including records, reports, correspondence and other documents requiring reading handwritten hard copy; determines proper format and mode of address; proofreads for general clarity, punctuation, grammar, spelling, capitalization and typographical errors.
• Opens all mail, shreds documents, files incoming correspondence, makes copies and provides clerical assistance to staff. Operates such common office equipment as personal computer, copy machines, document scanners and postage machines.
• Maintains files and other material according to office procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires working knowledge of skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and one year of related office experience, alpha-numeric sequencing, office practices, procedures and programs, grammar, spelling and puncutuation, basic mathematics.
• Requires ability to follow oral and/or written instruction, the ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Requires skill in keyboarding accurately at 35 words per minute.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• 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.
• Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (mobile phone, laptop, etc.).

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

Work Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
Headquarter Location: 1015 Oconor Ave, La Salle, Illinois, 61301
Work County: LaSalle
Agency Contact: IDVA.HR.APPLICANTS@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com