Employment Opportunities with the County of Macon, Illinois
Macon County is a major employer with around 500 full-time employees, and another 100 plus permanent part-time, temporary and seasonal workers. Employees include members of some bargaining units (AFSCME, FOP, and others), contract employees and at-will employees.
Macon County includes all three branches of government: Legislative (County Board), Executive (elected and appointed officials and departments), and Judicial (Courts and associated services such as Probation, Public Defender, etc.) Macon County is organized by approximately 25 departments with a variety of legal standings. Employees in the eight departments headed by elected officials (Sheriff, State’s Attorney, County Clerk, Auditor, etc.) are employees of those officials. Other departments have their particular legal standings as part of Macon County.
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Current Open Positions
August 3, 2026The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for processing and recording receivables due to Macon County, as well as auditing incoming payments to Macon County. This role ensures accurate financial recordkeeping, timely billing, and compliance with county policies and applicable regulations......- July 30, 2026This position involves processing and entering data from recorded deeds and Property Transfer Declarations (PTAX-203s) into the county’s assessment software and the MyDec system administered through the State of Illinois.....
- July 21, 2026This position provides executive administrative support to the Superintendent while developing the knowledge and skills necessary to become an accredited Veteran Service Officer. The successful candidate will assist Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, surviving spouses, dependents, and caregivers in obtaining County, State, Federal, and community benefits and services......
- June 12, 2026The Veterans Assistance Commission is seeking a motivated and organized Administrative Assistant to join our team serving Macon County veterans and their families.....
