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Departmental Technician 7-E9 - Internal Services Section (ISS)

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Departmental Technician 7-E9 - Internal Services Section (ISS)

Salary

$1,858.40 - $2,552.80 Biweekly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

2301-25-OBI144

Department

Department of State

Opening Date

09/22/2025

Closing Date

10/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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Job Description

This position is responsible for assisting in research, program diagnostics, testing and development of related procedures and training of staff in the Internal Services Section as directed by the departmental supervisor, section manager, section analysts, or other administrative staff. Maintain inventory ledgers. Resolve complex internal and external customer problems.

Position Description -Departmental Technician 7-E9 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD%20ISS%20Dept%20Tech%207-E9.pdf)

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 as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.

OR

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.

Departmental Technician E9

Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.

OR

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

OR

One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-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.

Additional Requirements and Information

The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration.

Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked.

You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications will not be accepted. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

SECCHDPOS: Position requires incumbent to be a United States Citizen and pass a thorough background investigation to comply with Public Act 7 of 2008, Public Act 23 of 2008, and the Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Michigan and the Department of Homeland Security.

As part of the Department of State's continued efforts to produce secure driver's licenses and personal identification cards, state law (Public Act 7 of 2008) requires the Department to perform security checks on designated positions. This notice is to inform you that if you are appointed to a Security Checked Position, you must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and continue to meet the requirements for the duration of the position. Employment may be terminated if U.S. Citizenship cannot be verified by the first day of employment. The following documents may be used to verify proof of citizenship*:

+ Original certified birth certificate issued by a government unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory

+ Valid, unexpired U.S. passport

+ Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, or N-561)

+ Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578)

*Note: Photo identification must be provided. The current legal name and date of birth on the citizenship and identity documents should match. Spelling needs to match exactly. Date of birth needs to be an exact match. If the current legal name is different from the name on the birth certificate, the employee must show legal proof of the name change (i.e. original marriage license, divorce decree or court order).

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

Do you possess the education typically acquired through 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 as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service OR at least one year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service OR possession of a Bachelor's degree in any major.

+ At least two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service OR at least one year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities or performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service OR possession of a Bachelor's degree in any major and at least one year of job-related experience.

+ None of the above.

03

Are you related to anyone working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you answered "yes" to question #3, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #3, please enter "none".

05

Do you have experience using software to create and maintain spreadsheets, which include formulas, tables, charts, graphs, etc.?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you have experience using software to create and maintain spreadsheets, please describe your experience. If you have no experience, please type "none".

07

Do you have experience compiling reports, both narrative and statistical?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you have experience compiling reports, both narrative and statistical, please describe your experience. If you have no experience, please type "none".

09

Do you have experience assisting others with the troubleshooting of hardware and software issues?

+ Yes

+ No

10

If you have experience assisting others with troubleshooting of hardware and software issues, please describe your experience. If you have no experience, please type "none".

11

Do you have experience in troubleshooting failures and malfunctions of larger office warehouse equipment (e.g., high volume scanners, shrink wrap machines, etc.)?

+ Yes

+ No

12

If you have experience troubleshooting failures and malfunctions of larger office equipment, please describe your experience. If you have no experience, please type "none".

13

How many years of experience do you have working with the remittance processor?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 2 years

+ 2 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

14

Do you currently work in the Internal Services Section?

+ Yes

+ No

15

Are you currently a Department of State employee?

+ Yes

+ No

16

To ensure your application is considered for the next steps of the recruitment process: • Did you accurately answer the supplemental questions and provide the most up-to-date information in your application/resume. To include any relevant position that required you to perform customer service and/or cash handling duties A resume is not required however, if provided, it should match the information you provide in the application? • Did you remember to list all current or past employers, and/or account for gaps of employment for the past 7 years in your application? To include: title, employer name and phone number, hours worked per week, supervisor, duties, reason for leaving, etc.. • Did you remember to list your most recent email address in your NEOGOV application AND are you able to respond to future notifications with this email address? Please remove spam blocker if you are applying with a Yahoo, Google or Hotmail email address. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application being removed from the selection process

+ Yes

+ No

17

Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS. Please select all that apply.

+ I have been dismissed within the last two years

+ I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

+ I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

+ I have received an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years

+ I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

+ I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years

+ I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Department of State

Address

[email protected]

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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