How do I request an application?
Contact the Department of Personnel at:
Springfield (217) 782-4783 or Chicago (312) 793-5515
If I am not employed with the Secretary of State, can I bid on job postings?
No. Only current payroll employees, who meet bid requirements, may bid on job postings.
How long am I eligible for employment if I take an examination and receive a passing grade?
Candidates remain on the eligible list for employment referrals for a period of one year (twelve months) from the date of examination. To remain eligible for employment, examinations must be retaken at the expiration of the one-year period.
How will I know what jobs are available in my area?
Although the Department of Personnel does not maintain a listing of vacancies, you may speak to a job counselor to obtain information on what job titles may be used in a specific geographical area. You must make an appointment for job counseling services or you may contact us by phone for answers to specific questions.
Can I use a resume instead of the Secretary of State employment application?
No. The Secretary of State employment application is designed to provide the Department of Personnel with specific information needed about candidates for employment. You may attach a additional sheets in the same format as the employment application if additional space is needed. The application must be completed in full.
How can I receive veterans' points when I take examinations?
Under Illinois law, veterans who meet eligibility requirements are entitled to additional points on examinations and veterans' preference. A veteran or member of the Illinois National Guard or any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, must establish veterans' preference by submitting certified copies of a DD214/215, NGB22 (or equivalent form) or proof of a service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Once the veteran has established status as a veteran with the Department of Personnel, subsequent Employment Applications need not include copies of such proof of service. In addition, if the veteran engages in additional service which would alter the preference points on the examination after establishing veterans' status with the Department of Personnel, the veteran must submit a certified copy of the proof of service and mark the Employment Application accordingly.
What types of jobs include benefits like health insurance, sick time and vacation time?
Permanent full-time, permanent part-time and intermittent positions include such benefits. Intermittent and permanent part-time employees, however, receive pro-rated benefits based on the percentage of time worked compared to full-time employees. Intermittent and permanent part-time employees, for example, must pay for a portion of group health insurance benefits. Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.
If I do not pass the examination the first time or want to improve my grade, how soon can I retake the test?
Examinations, including training and experience examinations, may not be retaken for thirty (30) days from the date of exam. A waiver of the thirty- day period may be granted for special circumstances. To request a waiver, contact the Springfield or Chicago test sites.
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