Clerical Trainee - Mail Services Assistant Trainee (Disabled Workers Training Program)
Clerical Trainee - Mail Services Assistant Trainee (Disabled Workers Training Program)
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$ 3317 - 4156
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:48717 - IPR# 25-00456
Closing Date: 08/20/2025
Agency:Department of Transportation
Class Title: CLERICAL TRAINEE - 08050
Skill Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3317 Monthly; Full Range $3317 - $4156 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC014 Clerical Employees AFSCME
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 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.
This position is subject to a pre-employment physical examination and drug and alcohol testing and subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hired.
You must submit verification documentation of a disability. This can include but is not limited to the following:
Statements or letters on a physicians/medical professionals letterhead
Statements records or letters from a Federal Government agency that issues ot provides disability benefits
Statements records or letters from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor
Other documentation that meets the requirements of the ADAA
This information must be on file with the CMS Disabled Workers Program Coordinator to be eligible for the position. If you are already a verified member of DWTP you do not have to resubmit this information. Contact CMS at to verify if you are a member.
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Clerical Trainee to serve as a Mail Services Assistant Trainee. Under immediate supervision for a period of not less than 6 months with trainee participation from at least 20 hours per week up to a full time equivalency work schedule during the trainee period receive on-the-job training as a participant in an agency training program to gain experience performing a variety of mail service duties such as receiving sorting and delivering incoming mail packages (some weighing 40-50 pounds) and inter-office correspondence to office and various mail stations within the Hanley Building facility and operating a variety of mailroom machinery including folding machines mail inserter mail opening machine as well as various packaging equipment.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Mail Services Assistant Trainee through the Disabled Workers Training Program (DWTP).
- Assists with daily pick-ups and deliveries.
- Receives training in processing special mailings.
- Receives direction in utilizing a state vehicle to make non-mail pick-ups and deliveries from various businesses or government offices.
- 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 completion of high school.
- Requires no previous experience.
- The Clerical Trainee class has been identified as subject to provisions of the Personnel Code 20 ILCS 415/17b according to which suitable positions at state agencies may be identified and included in the Disabled Workers Training Program (DWTP) and are thereby reserved for the employment and training of individuals with disabilities. Qualified participants in the program are authorized to work at least 20 hours per week and the training program duration may be extended up to a maximum of 72 months to allow for the program goals to be achieved and the incumbent to become eligible for promotion to an appropriate full-time position.
- The actual duration of the DWTP training period is dependent upon the desirable requirements of the target title and the percentage of a full-time equivalent work schedule that the incumbent works as a trainee. Individuals who successfully complete a trainee appointment are eligible for promotion to the target title without further examination.
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Requires possession of a valid drivers license.
- Requires ability to operate manual and automated equipment used in mail processing.
- Requires ability to bend and lift approximately 40-50 pounds.
- Requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Mail Services Assistant Trainee.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life promote economic prosperity and protect our are problem solvers and leaders constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time hybrid scheduling)
- Health Life Vision and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield IL 62764-0001
Office: Office of Finance and Administration/Bureau of Business Services
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Transportation; Office & Administrative Support
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 homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the 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 click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Trainee
