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General Office Assistant 5-E7-April 2024

Lansing

Apr 1, 2026

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　　General Office Assistant 5-E7

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　　General Office Assistant 5-E7

　　Salary

　　$18.82 - $26.64 Hourly

　　Location

　　Lansing, MI

　　Job Type

　　Permanent Full Time

　　Job Number

　　7601-24-EXEC-002

　　Department

　　Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Bargaining Unit

　　NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Job Description

　　This This is an entry level position performing a range of office support that serves as the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Executive Office’s General Office Assistant, who determines needs and orders supplies; receives visitors; answers telephones; opens, date stamps, and distributes mail for offices; and handles mailings. This position sets up files, performs filing, and sends records to the Records Center. This position will also assist with the electronic document management records and assists the Executive Office with Freedom of Information Act requests. This position also assists the Director’s Management Assistant as well as the Deputy Directors’ Management Assistants and staff within the Executive Office with special projects, including typing on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; proofreading database entry; processing travel expenses; and appointment scheduling. This position provides backup clerical services to the Executive Office’s Management Assistants and performs a variety of special clerical projects and other duties as assigned.

　　Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/EGLE Exec GOA PD.pdf)

　　This position is required to work in-person only and must report to 525 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933.

　　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

　　ABOUT EGLE:

　　The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.

　　At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan’s land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan’s residents.

　　The State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career employees that include medical, dental and vision coverage, along with paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and much more. Click the following link to learn more.

　　State of Michigan – Employee Benefits

　　Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

　　If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official 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.

　　Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

　　View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/GeneralOfficeAssistant_12692_7.pdf

　　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. In 2022,Forbesranked the State of Michigan in theTop 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-new-grads/?sh=5be036b2203a) and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. 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 atwww.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 daysand13 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 take12 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.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: 11/14/2022

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

　　Yes

　　GNOFAST - Please select your level of experience.

　　None

　　One to two years of administrative support experience.

　　Two to three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.

　　At least three years of administrative support experience, including two years equivalent to the intermediate level or one year equivalent to the experienced level.

　　How many years of experience do you have using Microsoft Word?

　　No experience

　　1-3 years of experience

　　3-5 years of experience