General Office Assistant -E7 - Oakland

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This position is responsible to perform a variety of administrative support assignments that may include reception, application registration, Bridges Scanning and Index system, and distribution of mail. May also serve as local office fiscal designee.

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:
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Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

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.

This posting maybe used to fill both Permanent and Limited Term appointments (LTAs). The initial position is being filled as a limited-term appointment (LTA). LTAs have the ability be converted to permanent, but it is never guaranteed.

The current vacancy is at the Pontiac district office, 51111 Woodward, Pontiac, MI 48342.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

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

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

The Department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Questions related to this position may be directed to Aretha Butler, ase include the job posting number in the subject of the email.

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