Mail And Messenger Driver (Office Assistant Opt. 5)

Agency : Department of Central Management Services
Closing Date/Time: 01/04/2024
Salary: $3,407-$4,514/monthly anticipated; CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014
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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
***A RESUME IS RECOMMENED FOR THIS POSITION***
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 34126
POSITION SUMMARY
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Agency Support Division is seeking to hire a highly motivated and professional Mail Messenger Driver to perform MAIL AND MESSENGER duties. This position will sort and deliver mail by routes to various State of Illinois and US Post Office sites. The State of Illinois offers and excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, Health Insurance, dental, vision, a deferred compensation plan, paid holidays, as well as other benefits. We invite all qualified applicants interested in assisting the CMS Agency Support Division to apply for this Office Assistant Mail Messenger Driver position. We are an equal opportunity employer.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under general supervision, sorts and delivers mail by routes to various State of Illinois and US Post Office sites as operations dictate.
• Performs general MAIL AND MESSENGER duties for the section.
• Picks up outgoing mail from various state office sites and transports to Pontiac, Illinois, various state sites, and US Post Office as operations dictate.
• Performs basic upkeep and maintenance duties for the central mailroom and for assigned motor vehicle.
• 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 one (1) year of related office experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience operating larger vehicles in high volume traffic situations.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing efficiency and time-management skills by sticking to a strict schedule.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience in a detail-oriented work environment.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience complying with office practices, procedures, and programs.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience successfully following both oral and written instructions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• Requires a valid, appropriate driver's license and the ability to travel.
• Requires the ability to lift packages weighing up to 50 pounds and assist with lifting packages up to 75 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: M-F 8:00-4:30
Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street, Chicago IL 60661
Agency Contact:
Cara Reiser
Email: cara.l.reiser@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-7853270
Job Family: Office & Administrative Support
This position [DOES/DOES NOT] contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
About the Agency:
Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State's more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens. The Agency's mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle fleet oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.
CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually; paid personal days (3 days annually)
• Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
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