Office Assistant

at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 56599 
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 06/26/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010 
Skill Option: Mail & Messenger 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 7/1/26) $3,935 monthly; Full Range $3,935 - $5,051 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.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Mail Messenger.  Under general supervision, this position will pick up and deliver U.S. and inter-office mail from various downtown locations and serve as receiving officer for certified, registered, and express mail.  The position will take action to ensure the receipt, transport, and delivery of the Department’s security mail and materials and will sort, label, package, and distribute Department communications to staff.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department’s operations.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Serves as Mail Messenger
• Exercises independent judgment and takes action to ensure the receipt, transport, and delivery of the Department’s security mail and materials
• Sorts, labels, packages, and distributes Department communications to staff, including memoranda, rules and procedures, information transmittals, etc.
• Receives office supply shipments from vendors
• Performs inventory as requested
• Assembles packages and transports heavy volumes of stored goods and materials
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above