OFFICE COORDINATOR, Opt. 2

Illinois Comptroller; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Office Coordinator for the Office of Land Management in Fayette County. You will manage records, coordinate communications with contractors and the public, and handle filing, reports, and program data.

The role is a union, salaried position based at Ramsey Lake/State Park sites with responsibilities across multiple facilities. Starting salary is $4,272 monthly, with a full range to $5,641.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of secretarial/business college or high school with 2 years of related office experience.
• Ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex, specialized office support for multiple sites.
• Assists with preparation of operational budgets, equipment requests, and inventory records.
• Serves as timekeeper for assigned sites and staff.

Skills

Keyboarding 30 wpm

Mathematics knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Secretarial training

High school diploma plus experience

Job description

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID:56676
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/09/2026
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title:OFFICE COORDINATOR - 30025
Skill Option:Keyboarding
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $4,272 monthly; Full Range $4,272-$5,641 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Fayette
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire an Office Coordinator for the Office of Land Management. This position will act as a liaison and maintain records and files for all sites and satellites; orally or in writing, explains procedures, rules and regulations, and/or services to contractors, vendors, other parks, and the public; will maintain holiday and work schedules; make independent decisions on the release of confidential information; prepare documents and reports for hunting, fishing, and recreational programs such as blind cards or permits including activity, metal detecting, hunting and research; provide guidance to staff regarding various software applications and computer system operations; and maintain filing system on site correspondence, forms, legal documents, maps, financial records, and property control. We welcome qualified and interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the Site Superintendent, performs complex, specialized office support function duties for Ramsey Lake, Coffeen Lake, Beall Woods, and other sites as assigned.
• Assists with preparation of operational budgets, equipment requests, and inventory records.
• Serves as timekeeper for assigned sites and staff.
• Prepares complex correspondence and memos from written and dictated instruction, including safety issues, questionnaires, department information and numerous detailed information requests from visitors and other agencies.
• Develops complex, multi-program databases, spreadsheets, forms, and applications for fast and efficient completion of routine reports.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two years of secretarial/business college, or completion of high school and two years of related office experience, or two years of independent business experience.
• Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Working knowledge of the logic of computer programs.
• One (1) year of experience having the ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Extensive knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities:

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid Driver’s license.
• Requires ability to travels to satellite sites in performance of duties, when needed.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Will you be able to meet these Conditions of Employment?

Agency and Division Statement

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.

Office of Land Management

The Office of Land Management (OLM) oversees nearly 400 individual parcels of land and institutes a wide variety of programs and activities advocating outdoor recreation through sustainable use, conservation, and preservation. The Historic Sites Division of the Office of Land Management oversees 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.

Work Hours: May 15-Nov 1: Tuesday thru Saturday, 7:30am-3:30pm w/ 1/2 hr lunch; Headquarter Location: Ramsey Lake State Park,671 E 2900 Ave, Ramsey, IL 62080
Work County: Fayette
Agency Contact:Vicky Fowler
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