Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 51626
Closing Date:  12/05/2025
​Agency: Office of the State Fire Marshal
Class Title: STUDENT WORKER - 43200 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary Range $2,600 - $3,996 Monthly

**Monthly amount equals approximately $20.00/hour and can vary slightly depending on the number of days available for work in the pay period and interns will be paid for the time worked.**
Job Type:  Salaried

**Student worker needs to be 16 years of age or older.**
Category: Full Time 
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:  1
Merit Comp Code: Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

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.

Position Identification Number

51626

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.

Position Marketing Statement

The Student Worker supports the mission and operations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) by providing support to Fire Service Outreach with a variety of administrative and programmatic tasks. Responsibilities will include assistance with the OSFM Fire Museum Artifact Archive, collaboration with OSFM administrative staff regarding the Fire Museum floorplan layout and design, performing Exhibit/Fire History research, and general support for other miscellaneous duties within the scope of the Fire Museum project. The Student Worker may also participate in staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned to support the effective delivery of services. As a Student Worker, the candidate will not have access to state healthcare or benefits. We invite all qualified applicants to apply and join the OSFM team.

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, for a period not to exceed six (6) months in a given calendar year, and while attending high school or college, assists with various Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) projects.
• Assists staff with various clerical support functions.
• Gains knowledge of work methods, procedures and related operations with emphasis on those areas directly related to the major area of college study when possible.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, conference and training seminars to gain knowledge of agency programs, objectives and mandates and utilizes this knowledge to complete assigned projects.
• 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 enrollment in high school or college.
• Requires no previous work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers prior experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Prefers prior experience utilizing general office equipment, i.e. copier for scanning/copying of documents.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid State ID.
• Requires the ability to pass a background check.
• Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
• This position is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Hybrid work schedules available 

**Work hours are flexible but will start as early as January 2026 (this is not a summer positon) and run for approximately 6-months.**
Headquarter Location: 1035 Stevenson Dr Springfield, IL 62703-4259 
Work County:  Sangamon
Agency Contact: Kathy Fairfield
Email: sfm.hr@illinois.gov
Phone #:  217-785-6746

Posting Group:  Education

About the Agency

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is dedicated to working with our partners and providing assistance to the fire service in the protection of life, property, and the environment through communication, inspection, investigation, certification, and licensing. The OSFM is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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

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