Office Assistant​/Mail Messenger

Position: OFFICE ASSISTANT/MAIL MESSENGER
Job

Requisition  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, AFSCMEMerit 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 Success Factors 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.

Position Overview
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.

Essential Functions
 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

Minimum Qualifications
 Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school
 Requires 1 year of office experience
 Conditions of Employment
 Requires ability to pass a background check
 Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license
 Requires the physical ability to operate a loaded two wheel hand dolly and an electric pallet jack
 Requires the ability to operate a computer terminal and UPS and USPS mailing and posting equipment, including a satellite-based tracking system
 This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent…