Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 51278 
Closing Date: 11/14/2025
​Agency:  Department of Agriculture
Class Title:  ADMIN ASSISTANT I - 00501 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: $5637 - $8026 anticipated starting salary monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Perry
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Confidential (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC028 Collective Bargaining Coverage

This position is located on the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 655 Executive Dr, DuQuoin, IL 62832

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

 

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the liaison for Budget and Fiscal office.
• Serves as a Liaison for Human Resources and the timekeeper for the Bureau.
• Under general direction, serves as the staff assistant performing a variety of administrative duties of a confidential and sensitive nature for the Bureau of DuQuion State Fair (DSF).
• Maintains the inventory for the DSF administrative Office.
• Attends various meetings and seminars to keep informed on current rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business, public administration.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience in a public or private organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one (1) year of experience with invoice/bill payment systems or accounting programs such as the System Application and Products in Data Processing (SAP) software.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience with budget appropriations.
• Prefers intermediate proficiency in Microsoft office suite or a similar program.
• Prefers one (1) year experience with tracking or handling employee attendance and the use of attendance computer system.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience with public communication via telephone, written and email.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. 
• This position will require the incumbent to work five (5) days a week in the office with no remote work availability.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday 
Work Location:  655 Executive Dr, Du Quoin, Illinois, 62832 
Agency Contact:  Bureau of Human Resources 
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

 

 

 

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.

 

AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

 

AGR offers a robust benefit package including; 

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
• Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: 

 

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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