Departmental Technician

Are you self-motivated, resourceful, resolution focused, and interested in helping others? If so, Business Taxes may have the perfect career opportunity for you. We are looking for individuals who excel at problem solving, are detail oriented and results driven. Additionally, strong communication and relationship building skills are essential to contributing to team success.

The Departmental Technician 7-10 position serves as a technical resource for the Business Taxes Unit and will provide a full range of technical assistance for the area, including but not limited to Business Registration, Corporate Income Tax, Flow-Through Entity Tax, Michigan Business Tax, Partnership Audit Adjustment, and Michigan Treasury Online. Responsibilities of the position include documentation of processes and procedures; recommendation of efficiency improvements relating to standard methods of operations including training;

collaboration with other Treasury departments/divisions; performance of complex queries; lead and/or participate in special projects; and assist supervisors and front-line staff with resolution of complex tax issues.

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.

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One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.

One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

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One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

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Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.

Two years of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

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Two years of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

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Three years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced level in state service.

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Note:

A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying 'professional experience' is counted post bachelor's degree.

Official Transcripts. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above.

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Foreign Transcripts. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or…