Departmental Technician-E, Vital Records Changes Sub Unit

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State of Michigan

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position is responsible for the receipt, evaluation and processing of applications and/or documentation, prepare case files for amendments or additions to vital records; also receive, evaluate and prepare documentation and certify applications to change/add the father's name, do name changes and record adoptions and foreign births to a Michigan birth record. This position would also do corrections to death records.

This position may also be required to process Delayed Registration of Michigan Birth & Death applications. These applications will have to be approved by Supervision, Management & the Fraud Unit. These preparations are conducted in accordance with the Michigan Compiled Laws. This position is also responsible for disseminating information to state, federal, local, circuit and family court offices, as well as the public relating to the change and creation of vital records and related vital record regulations.

The changes, amendments and additions are generated through the use of the Vital Events Registration Application (VERA), the Birth Registry System (BRS), the Central Paternity Registry (CPR), the VERA Paternity Index (VPI), and various PC applications.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• 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.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

Education typically acquired through completion of high school

Experience:

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

OR 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.

OR One year of experience as a supervisor of 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.

There are TWO (2) Limited-Term vacancies to be filled with this posting. Limited term assignments may have the potential to become permanent but there is no guarantee.

Position Location/Remote Office:
The physical location of this position is 333 South Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933. 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.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible…