Departmental Technician; Trainee -E9 - Processor

Job Overview

This position provides technical assistance by reviewing and evaluating petitions and answers made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, submitted primarily over property matters (i.e., valuations, special assessments, principal residence exemptions, qualified agricultural exemptions, etc.) and non-property tax matters (i.e., assessments levied by the Michigan Department of Treasury). Responsibilities include thoroughly reviewing the submissions to determine if they are valid and timely petitions based on key issues, and whether proper filing fees are paid.

The Technician will also review and evaluate stipulations and withdrawals submitted by the parties or through their attorneys to determine if the e‑document is in compliance with statutory and administrative rule requirements.

For the full Departmental Technician 7‑E9 position description

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LARA is proud to be the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran‑Friendly Employer.

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Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development, diversity, and inclusion.

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. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

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 performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8‑level in state service.
  • OR
    One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.
• Departmental Technician E9
  • One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9‑level in state service.
  • OR
    One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9‑level in state service.
  • OR
    Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.
• Departmental Technician (Trainee) 7
  • Two years of experience in a 7‑level or higher non‑administrative support ECP Group One classification.
  • OR
    One year of experience as a first‑line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
• Departmental Technician (Trainee) 7 (Alternate)
  • Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Departmental Technician (Trainee) 8
  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Departmental Technician (Trainee) E9
  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one year of job‑related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

AND

Please attach a Word document, limited to one page, outlining the following: