What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXECUTIVE SECRETARY II (UMP) position at illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 49781
Opening Date: 09/26/2025
Closing Date: 10/09/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: EXEC SECRETARY II - 14032
Skill Option: Keyboarding - Clerical - UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,954-$6,894/month ($59,448-$82,728/year)
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.
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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.
Position Overview
The Office of Business Services is seeking to hire an Executive Secretary II. Under the direction of the Director, prepares and keyboards a variety of confidential, complex documents and correspondence and maintains records and files relating to the administrative function of the Office of Business Services (OBS).
Essential Functions
- Serves as administrative secretary to the Director.
- Prepares and keyboards a variety of confidential, complex letters and documents for the Division, checks and proofs to assure correctness and accuracy.
- Serves as primary receptionist for the Director as well as working managers.
- Assists in the conducting of special projects and studies for the Director by gathering data, coordinating, monitoring and completing assigned projects which are applicable for the Division.
- Serves as timekeeper for the Director and working managers.
- Prepares travel arrangements for the Director.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of secretarial or business college and two (2) years of secretarial experience OR completion of high school and four (4) years of secretarial experience.
- Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 55 wpm.
*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 classification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience working in a public or private organization maintaining professionalism and confidentiality in matters relating to sensitive personnel, payroll and employee information.
- Two (2) years of professional experience organizing and maintaining files for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience tracking status and/or completion of assignments and reports to ensure completion by designated time frames.
- Two (2) years of professional experience communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Two (2) years of experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with representatives in a public or private organization.
Work Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 5020 Industrial Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Business Services
Administration
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 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, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employee must apply internally and upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
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.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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
Salary : $59,448 - $82,728
