Administrative Support Assistant (General Office Assistant 5-E7) at State of Michigan, MI
State of Michigan, MI · Lansing, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Lansing
About the Department
The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable General Office Assistant to join the Bureau of Tax Policy. This position plays a role in supporting the Bureau’s operations by providing comprehensive administrative and clerical assistance to the Bureau and its team members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general office duties, including typing, answering phones, and proofreading.
- Manage incoming correspondence and route materials appropriately.
- Handle correspondence and documents which are sensitive and confidential in nature.
- Schedule meetings and maintain calendars.
- Assist with special projects and reports as needed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to make decisions and take necessary actions.
View the General Office Assistant position description here.
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Position Duties
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.
Other Qualifications
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 prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Hybrid Remote Work. This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For remote work performance, this position requires a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time.
E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury 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.
Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams
Fingerprints. 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.
AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
Your application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
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