Election Specialist I
Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
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Job Summary
Agency: Board of Elections
Closing Date/Time: October 23rd 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Anticipated Starting Salary: $4334 - $4584 per month
Full Range: $4334 - $6500 per month
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
The SBE is a non-code agency.
All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through . State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: Hours:8:00 - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location:2329 S. MacArthur Blvd Springfield IL 62704
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Posting Group: Office and Administrative Support
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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.
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Under general supervision of the Election Operations Team Lead assists with certification of ballots and handling inquires; acts as contributor to Board publications; provides general interpretations of various election laws to election authorities election judges and the general public; provides oral and written answers related to questions regarding various statutes; conducts election judge training classes for election authorities.
Assists in providing general interpretation of various election laws; advises local election authorities and officials concerning necessary implementation abolishment or revision of procedures resulting from changes in statutes and/or rules and regulations.
Assists in the preparation and writing of various agency publications to be used for in-house reference and election authority distribution; conducts training sessions for various election authorities as assigned.
Assists in providing written answers related to questions arising out of the Illinois Election Code to election officials and authorities legislative staff and members of the general public; refers obscure or novel inquiries to senior personnel.
At the request of the director/operations lead assists in all activities of candidate nomination filing. This includes but is not limited to the following: petition filing objection filing service of notice for objections electoral board meeting support candidate withdrawals and ballot certification.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Requires skill knowledge and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college with courses in public administration government or communications or other related field.
A four-year degree may be substituted with one year of professional elections experience such as might be acquired working in election administration.
Requires ability to travel extensively throughout the state to monitor elections and conduct election judge training seminars.
The State Board of Elections welcomes all and promotes workplace diversity. It is our individual traits character and experiences that make each of us special and unique. It is only when we bring that individualism together and work as a diverse team that we thrive. There is no place for discrimination based on race religion culture sexual identity or orientation age or disability at the State Board of Elections.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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