Office Associate, Opt

Position: OFFICE ASSOCIATE, OPT. 2
Job

Requisition

Agency:
Department of Public Health

Office:
Health Statistics

Division:
Vital Records

Posting
-26-0377/56639

Posted: 06/16/2026 - 07/01/2026

Class

Title:

OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015

Skill Option:
Keyboarding

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $4,144/month;
Full Range $4,144-$5,429 /month

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 3

Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:

THIS POSITION DOES NOT ALLOW FOR REMOTE WORK

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 Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform a variety of complex and specialized confidential processes regarding vital records; applies laws, regulations and agency policies necessary to process delayed birth and death records, amends birth and death records, creates new birth records and seals original files; makes independent judgment in making determinations on various important vital records and problems which do not involve deviation from established policies and procedures.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

* Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)

* Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.

* 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)

* 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

* 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year

* 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)

* 13-14 paid holidays per year

* 12 weeks of paid parental leave

* Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www
2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

* Under direction, converses with applicants in person, by telephone or in writing to a variety of inquiries requiring knowledge of the Illinois Vital Records Act and Code necessary to process requests for vital records, make amendments to birth or death records and to create a new or delayed birth record.

* Reviews requests to determine if provisions of the Vital Records Act and Code have been met for eligibility and acceptability or validity of the case from the applicant's correspondence, any court orders issued, and Agency polices; amends or creates a vital record accordingly.

* Responds to inquiries, creates, and keyboards letters of a technical nature to applicants citing necessary supportive documentation when it is determined that the applicant's request cannot be processed or completed because of ineligibility or lack of sufficient data.

* Certifies official documents needed to obtain passports, driver's licenses, obtain social security benefits, probate wills, etc.

* Amends original birth and death records or creates new birth records and seals original in accordance with the Vital Records Act and Code after review for compliance.

* Assists with opening, reading, sorting, distributing, and mailing of all correspondence received in the Division of Vital Records, filing and pulling of files, pulling and copying of original birth records.

* 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…