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Departmental Technician 7-10

Salary

$22.55 - $34.52 Hourly

Location

Dimondale, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Remote Optional

Job Number

2701-25-20-74

Department

Treasury

Opening Date

07/21/2025

Closing Date

8/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity? Do you thrive in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating customer service excellence to internal and external customers?

If so, the Special Taxes Division may have the perfect opportunity for you! Special Taxes handles all things related to the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), Motor Fuel Tax Act, Tobacco, and a variety of miscellaneous taxes and fees.

Special Taxes is comprised of skilled team members who regularly adapt to new work tasks, projects, and statutory amendments, which result in changes to processes and procedures. The division performs a broad range of activities including reviewing and processing forms received to ensure compliance with applicable statute, processing refunds, assessing delinquent liabilities, and sending correspondence to filers. This position supports the important work of the area, performs advanced functions for the unit, and promotes customer service excellence.

The Special Taxes Division is committed to engaging employees, fostering growth, and providing learning and development opportunities. If the outlined responsibilities and the unit’s culture sound like a good fit for you, please consider joining our team by applying today!

Departmental Technician 7-E9 Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Departmental Technician 7-E9 Special Taxes PD.docx)

Departmental Technician 10 Position Description

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Departmental Technician 7

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.

Departmental Technician 8

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.

Departmental Technician E9

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.

Departmental Technician 10

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.

Alternate Education and Experience

Departmental Technician 7

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician 8

Possession of a bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician E9

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician 10

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying 'professional experience' is counted post bachelor's degree.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter and detailed resume to your application. If applicable, please attach a copy of your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above.The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to Treasury. Review more information regardingofficial transcripts. (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript\_693831\_7.pdf)

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

This position is eligible for remote work up to five days per week, however selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Please note that occasional onsite work will be required.

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Interviews will likely occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.

This position has a FTINPRINT sub-class code. The sub-class code indicates the position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.

View the entire job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalTechnician\_12525\_7.pdf

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. Please view Student Loan 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

01

DPTLTCH – Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

+ Yes

+ No

02

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.

03

How many years of experience do you have responding to complex inquiries from internal and external customers, requiring research and follow up?

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ Five or more years

04

If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, describe your experience with examples. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.

05

How many years of experience do you have communicating with external customers using written correspondence (email, mail, or other written correspondence)?

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ Five or more years

06

If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, describe your experience with examples. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.

07

How many years of experience do you have working in a position that requires attention to detail and the ability to change focus quickly?

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ Five or more years

08

If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, describe your experience with examples. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.

09

How many years of experience do you have prioritizing work to handle multiple projects/work items at once?

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ Five or more years

10

If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, describe your experience with two examples. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.

11

How many years of experience do you have developing and/or conducting training?

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ Five or more years

12

If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, describe your experience with examples. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.

13

Do you have experience with the following? (Check all that apply.)

+ Reviewing instructions

+ Creating training materials or job aids

+ Updating guidelines and/or procedures

+ Training on procedures

+ Communicating complex issues

+ None of the above

14

Describe your experience pertaining to the boxes selected in the previous question with examples. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.

15

Please respond to the following. Your response should be included as an attachment to your application. What skills have you used to manage competing priorities? How have you applied these skills in your recent work experience? Did you attach your response to your application?

+ Yes

+ No

16

Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

17

If you qualify for this position by possessing a bachelor's degree, did you remember to attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

+ N/A

18

If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why. Otherwise, please enter N/A.

19

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Treasury

Address

[email protected]

430 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48922

Phone

517-335-7508

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers

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