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Departmental Technician 7-E9
- State of Michigan (Lansing, MI)
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Departmental Technician 7-E9
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Departmental Technician 7-E9
Salary
$46,904.00 - $64,438.40 Annually
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
3291-25MC-CDC15
Department
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap)
Opening Date
05/23/2025
Closing Date
6/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
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Job Description
At the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, we are laser-focused on improving opportunities and outcomes for Michiganders from preschool to postsecondary. From connecting more families with quality child care and prek programs to making it more affordable to earn a skill certificate or college degree, we are helping more people make it in Michigan.
MiLEAP was created by Governor Whitmer in July 2023 and is the newest department in the State of Michigan. VisitMichigan.gov/MiLEAPto learn more about our work and consider applying to join a team working to make Michigan a better place to grow up, learn, live, work, and play.
This position will work in the Child Development and Care (CDC), Program Administrative Support (PAS) section. The position will serve as part of a team responsible for answering a high volume of telephone calls in a Call Center environment. The Call Center handles calls related to CDC billing and payments, authorizations and assignments, provider enrollment processes, as well as other CDC related issues. This position will also be responsible for completing the CDC License Exempt Provider Enrollment process to determine eligibility. The enrollment process includes ensuring paperwork is complete, telephone interviews are done, provider information is entered into BRIDGES accurately, and criminal backgrounds have been run. The Department Technician also utilizes JIRA by creating issues in a database that routes them through the appropriate area within CDC for resolution.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/MiLEAP Departmental Technician CDC.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
This position generally requires the education acquired through completion of high school. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in thejob specification for the Departmental Technician class.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach your resume, cover letter, and applicable official transcripts to your application.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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DPTLTCH – Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
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+ No
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DPTLTCH – Please select your level of experience.
+ At least one year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service OR completion of at least two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).
+ At least One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service. OR One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service. OR possession of a Bachelor's degree in any major.
+ At least One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service. OR One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service. OR Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service. OR possession of a Bachelor's degree in any major and at least one year of job-related experience.
+ At least Two years of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service. OR Two years of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service. OR Three years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced level in state service.
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How many years of experience do you have working in a fast paced environment that involves multi-tasking?
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+ 1-3 years
+ 3-4 years
+ 4 or more years
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If you indicated you have experience working in a fast paced environment that involves multi-tasking, please detail your experience.
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How many years of experience do you have working with computer-based systems (databases, websites, etc.) in an office setting?
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+ 1-3 years
+ 3-4 years
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If you indicated you have experience working with computer-based systems in an office setting, please detail your experience.
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How many years of experience do you have interpreting data and applying rules and regulations?
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+ 1-3 years
+ 3-4 years
+ 4 or more years
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If you indicated you have experience interpreting data and applying rules and regulations, please detail your experience.
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Do you have experience working with the Child Development and Care program? (If yes, it must be documented in your application materials)
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How many years of experience do you have resolving customer inquiries?
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+ 1-3 years
+ 3-4 years
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If you indicated you have experience resolving customer inquiries, please detail your experience.
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How many years of experience do you have responding to customer inquiries using multiple communication channels?
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+ 1-3 years
+ 3-4 years
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If you indicated you have experience responding to customer inquiries using multiple communication channels, please detail your experience.
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How many years of experience do you have providing customer service over the phone or in person?
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Please describe your experience providing customer service over the phone or in person.
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Do you have experience reviewing documents for accuracy?
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If you responded “yes” to having experience reviewing documents for accuracy, please detail your experience.
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Are you fluent in any language other than English?
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If so, please indicate any language(s) other than English that you read, write, or speak fluently and your level of expertise.
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Written Exercise: Complete a response to the following situation: In this scenario, you receive a call from a caller who has been informed their application has been denied due to their failure to respond to our attempts to reach them. The caller indicates they have not received any messages from us and is very upset that their application has been denied. When reviewing the comments added by the person who handled the caller’s application, you find comments indicating we utilized the contact number provided on the application and performed our due diligence by making multiple contact attempts and allowing a reasonable amount of time to receive a response. Tell us how you address this caller’s complaint. Have you attached the written exercise?
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Please attach a cover letter and a copy of your current resume. Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and written exercise? Failure to provide all requested documentation will result in elimination from the competitive process.
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Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap)
Address
400 S. Pine Street, P.O. Box 30002
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
(800) 788-1766
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