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General Office Assistant 5-E7- Vehicle Records Activity Unit

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General Office Assistant 5-E7- Vehicle Records Activity Unit

Salary

$1,628.00 - $2,304.80 Biweekly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

2301-25-CRD060

Department

Department of State

Opening Date

10/08/2025

Closing Date

10/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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Job Description

THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED TO WORK FULLY IN-PERSON. A HYBRID/REMOTE OPTION IS NOT AVAILABLE.

POSITION DUTIES - This position assesses and reviews vehicle record errors for correction. This position requires the ability and knowledge to read and understand vehicle record information. This person will run inquiries in the Customer and Automotive Records System (CARS) and other databases to make appropriate corrections to vehicle records database. This position will also process plate suspensions, and cancellations. The incumbent must be able to exercise sound judgment to make appropriate decisions to amend vehicle records with accuracy and integrity.

Position Description - General Office Assistant 5-E7 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/CRD060- PD (final).docx)

APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.

MDOSJOBS

Required Education and Experience

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

General Office Assistant 5 - No specific type or amount of experience is required.

General Office Assistant 6 - One year of administrative support experience.

General Office Assistant E7 - Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.

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.

You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. 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.

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. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

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 job specification at:General Office Assistant (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/GeneralOfficeAssistant\_12692\_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

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

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "Yes" to question #1 please list the name of each relative. If you answered "No" to question #1, please enter "none".

03

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

+ Yes

+ No

04

Please select your level of administrative support experience.

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 2 years

+ More than 2 years

05

Please describe your administrative support experience. If you do not have administrative support experience, please enter "none".

06

How many years of experience do you have reviewing and processing vehicle title and registrations transactions?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 2 years

+ More than 2 years

07

Please describe your experience in reviewing and processing vehicle title and registration transactions. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

08

Please select your level of experience handling correspondence and documents that are sensitive and confidential in nature.

+ None

+ 1 year to 2 years

+ 2 years to 3 years

+ More than 3 years

09

Please describe your experience handling correspondence and documents that are sensitive and confidential in nature. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

10

How many years of experience do you possess working in a position that requires the ability to multi-task and continually re-prioritize your job assignments during each day?

+ None

+ 1 year to 2 years

+ 2 years to 3 years

+ More than 3 years

11

Please describe your experience working in a position that requires the ability to multi-task and continually re-prioritize your job assignments during each day. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

12

What Microsoft Office products do you have experience working with? Please select all that apply.

+ Outlook

+ Excel

+ Word

+ Access

+ Other MS Office applications

13

Please describe your experience with Microsoft Office products. If you do not have this experience, please enter "none".

14

From the following options, please select your employment status. Please select all that apply.

+ Currently employed at the Department of State (Secretary of State)

+ Previously employed by the Department of State (Secretary of State)

+ Currently employed at another State of Michigan agency

+ Previously employed by another State of Michigan agency

+ None of the above

15

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

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Due to the nature of this position, the Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) conducts comprehensive background checks that will require the candidate to be subjected; and not limited to: driving record and criminal history review, fingerprinting, drug testing, reference checked, and validating documentation to confirm citizenship. Do you accept and comply to these background check requirements?

+ Yes

+ No

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This position requires 5 days in office work in our Lansing/Dimondale location. Do you acknowledge this requirement and would you still like to be considered for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please be aware the application review and determination of your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information you provide in your application packet, especially the Work Experience and Supporting Attachments (resume, cover letter, certifications, etc.) sections of your application. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide extensive detail and accurate dates of employment in the applicable sections of your application. Responses to the Supplemental Questions are used for screening purposes only. Information provided in your application, resume, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses or applications without requested application materials may result in you being eliminated from further consideration. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Department of State

Address

[email protected]

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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