Mail Control Office Clerk (Office Clerk Opt 1)
Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:57954
BPIS: 08491/09558/09926
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 08/21/2026
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title:OFFICE CLERK - 30020
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting $3730/monthly; Full salary range $3730-4751/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 3
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 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 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 Department of Healthcare and Family Services Bureau of Claims Processing Mail Control Unit is seeking to hire a Mail Control Office Clerk who will complete vital functions for the Agencys customers and/or entities by sorting and processing mail in a timely manner within a high production work environment. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to operate office equipment including a copier and mail cutting machine. The candidate must be able to interpret and follow procedures utilized for sorting and processing various mailings received within the Mail Control Unit which at times will require staff to sit for long periods of time
HFS values employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents.
Employees receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
- Health Life Vision and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental 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)
If you are seeking a new opportunity and this position appeals to you please apply today!
At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical mental and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.
HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective leading to greater innovation and recruiting for our team we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture ethnicity race national origin sex gender identity and expression age religion disability and sexual orientation.HFS is an equal opportunity employer.
- Under direct supervision serves as a Mail Control Office Clerk and receives reviews and sorts mail from outsideentities such as clients and/or entities within the Department.
- Prepares mail for numbering and scanning in accordance with established methods.
- Prepares mail that is returned to the Department as undeliverable.
- Assists other bureau staff in the operation of the mail cutting machine utilized by the Department by sortingenvelopes by size taping envelopes to run through the machine removing the cut envelopes and packing trays.
- Follows verbal or written instruction gaining experience and knowledge in and applying evolving automated officeequipment and technology to the tasks performed.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium workinvolves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the jobdescription.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 201 S Grand Ave E Springfield Illinois 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Email:
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
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.
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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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