Job Details
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Motor Vehicle Cashier
Division: Vehicle Services
Union: SEIU
Location: 617 S. Green Bay Rd., Waukegan, IL - Lake County
Salary: Starting Salary at $3,581.00 monthly, plus stipend for Spanish translation and interpretation services.
Please Note:
To be considered for this vacancy you MUST establish eligibility by taking and passing a written, multiple-choice examination administered at an ILSOS Personnel Office in either Springfield or Chicago. Appointments for testing may be made by contacting the Personnel office at which you would like to test or walk-ins will be accepted at the following testing sessions: 9:00 AM, Monday - Friday or 1:00 PM, Mon/Wed/Fri or 1:30 PM, Tue & Thur. Any questions regarding these positions or applying and testing for these positions can be answered by contacting the Department of Personnel at these locations - Springfield at 217-###-#### or Chicago at 312-###-#### or by e-mail at sosjoblisting.com.
At the time of testing, a completed IL Secretary of State employment application MUST have been submitted. Application MUST be completed online.
Overview:
Under general direction of the Public Service Supervisor, performs responsible cashier duties involving the receipt of monies in connection with the processing of various title and registration applications, validation of such fees and applications; over the counter issuance of plates, stickers and ID Cards to the general public, companies, dealers and remitters. Requires ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Must be able to read, write and speak both the Spanish and English language.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews information and fees completed by the customer for vehicle registration transactions; validates on CRT various vehicle registration transactions with correct plate type, expiration date and fees; collects appropriate fees and issues I.D. Cards, plates, stickers; operates validation machine and CRT machine.
- Balances monies collected with daily sales and performs daily count of assigned inventory of plates and stickers; completes deposit tickets and sorts monies according to denomination for preparation for bank deposit; balances validation machine with total sales insuring that checks and cash match totals on validation. Must lift and carry up to 25 pounds. i.e., license plates.
- Assists the public in the completion of applications for various motor vehicle transactions; performs duties of an information clerk answering customer inquires and directing the customer to the appropriate processing area within the facility.
- Provides translation services for Spanish speaking customers.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Specific Skills:- Requires extensive knowledge of office methods, practices and procedures.
- Requires working knowledge of inventory recordkeeping methods.
- Requires ability to operate a validation machine rapidly and accurately.
- Requires ability to translate and interpret for Spanish speaking customers.
- Requires ability to operate in an independent manner.
- Requires ability to work under stress situations.
Education and Work Experience:Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years high school and one year of related experience of a clerical nature preferably including the operation of a validation machine.
Application Process:- Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
- Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
- Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-###-####) or Springfield (217-###-####).
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.