DOC Dixon CC LAN Administrator
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Job Summary
Position Title: Office Administrative Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 56592
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 07/02/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title:OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST - 29990
Skill Option:Computer Systems
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $4939 a month; Full Range $4939-$6733 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services 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 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.
While not required a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable titles that require specific coursework professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a highly driven Office Administrative Specialist. This position will serve as an LAN coordinator and computer systems coordinator for staff and individuals in custody. Additionally the successful candidate will work closely with Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) staff and will provide guidance and direction with word processing databases spreadsheets and other applications to staff and individuals in custody. The use of a keyboard is required. If interested in this unique opportunity please follow the instructions on the posting to apply.
- Serves as technical resource person on development and use of computer applications for staff and individuals in custody which are often of a highly complex nature to multi-program systems (databases spreadsheets and word processing) and Local Area Network (LAN).
- Analyzes operations through feasibility studies for staff and individuals in custody.
- Serves as a resource person on instructing staff and individuals in custody for proper design documentation testing and training for new programs.
- Functions as a Local Area Network (LAN) administrator and computer system coordinator for staff and individuals in custody.
- Provides automated and/or manual statistical reports to management relative to volume of users percentage of use by facility.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to two (2) years of secretarial/business college and two (2) years of office experience OR completion of high school and four (4) years of office experience OR four (4) years of independent business experience.
- 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 class.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience using a personal computer.
- Prefers at least two (2) two years of experience with Microsoft Office products.
- Prefers at least one (1) year experience using web services technology.
- Prefers at least one (1) year experience in preparing material for and conducting presentations.
- Prefers at least one (1) year experience writing and developing training or instruction materials.
- Prefers elementary knowledge of agency programs rules and regulations.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee regardless of position held is prohibited.
- Required to utilize digital technology tools platforms and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency productivity and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See below
7am-3pm Mon-Fri Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: 2600 N Brinton Ave Dixon Illinois 61021
Work County: Lee
Agency Contact: Karmin Bush
Email:
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
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 Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position employees must apply internally and must 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.
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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As a IDOC employee you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health life vision and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 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 and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: Experience:
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