Application must be made to a specific title. Search and apply for federal jobs.Learn about unique hiring paths for veterans, students and graduates, individuals with a disability, and more. Postings of open jobs with the City of Chicago may be viewed on the CAREERS website; applications also are accepted on the site. The forms below have information needed to apply for a position with the Secretary of State's office. The first step in applying for any position is to create an account and complete a candidate profile. Please call the Department of Personnel at 217-782-4783 (Springfield) or 312-793-5515 (Chicago) to have an application sent to you.