Grant Administrator/Economic Development Liaison

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions Under direction, performs a variety of complex, specialized clerical functions by serving as secretarial support to the Newborn Screening Program Coordinator. Operates a word processor, producing documents requiring technical medical language.

Minimum Requirements Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school and two years of office experience. Requires extensive knowledge of office practices, procedures and programs; extensive knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation; working knowledge of basic mathematics; must be able to type at 35 wpm. Excellent computer skills and work experience in Microsoft software products including, Word, Excel, Power-point, etc. is highly desirable.

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact

8:30am - 5:00pm

Illinois Department of Public Health

Division of Health Assessment and Screening

500 East Monroe

Springfield, Illinois

How to Apply

Click Here for Applicant Information and Grading Procedures This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at [email protected] or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

Additional Documentation For Office Associate Option 2

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Class Specification

Additional Title and Exam Information

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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.

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