General Office Assistant 5-E7
State of Michigan
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Detroit, MI
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
THIS IS A LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENT (POSITION HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE)
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO .
Perform and oversee a variety of general office support assignments which include answering incoming calls and making outbound calls, the processing of documents and recording, retrieving, and distribution of data or information.
The position acts as clerical and mail handling support for Collections. Among other duties, this position receives date-stamps and sorts incoming mail and out-going mail for Collections; retrieves faxes and distributes to applicable sections and other divisions if warranted; prepares documents for processing to external venders; takes telephone calls; and maintains office records. Also resolves power-of-attorney requests; processes requests for change of address; responds to claimants & and employers requests for forms, retrieves records for requests received in relation to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Subpoenas
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
Please attach a cover letter and detailed resume to your application.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GeneralOfficeAssistant.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
THIS IS A LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENT (POSITION HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE)
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO .
Perform and oversee a variety of general office support assignments which include answering incoming calls and making outbound calls, the processing of documents and recording, retrieving, and distribution of data or information.
The position acts as clerical and mail handling support for Collections. Among other duties, this position receives date-stamps and sorts incoming mail and out-going mail for Collections; retrieves faxes and distributes to applicable sections and other divisions if warranted; prepares documents for processing to external venders; takes telephone calls; and maintains office records. Also resolves power-of-attorney requests; processes requests for change of address; responds to claimants & and employers requests for forms, retrieves records for requests received in relation to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Subpoenas
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
Please attach a cover letter and detailed resume to your application.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GeneralOfficeAssistant.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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