Secretary 9 (Soil, Water and Climate Section

Job Description

Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!

About this Position:
Functions as a management assistant and performs advanced administrative support duties for the Soil, Water and Climate (SWC) Section including the Soil and Agriculture Stewardship Unit and the Conservation Programs Unit (CPU). Management assistant duties include the coordination and arrangement of conference calls, meetings and trainings; coordination of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests; drafting and preparing letters, memos, special reports and email;

contacting customers by telephone and email; making travel arrangements; distributing mail and performing mailings; answering telephone and written requests from public; coordinating special assignments; updating databases, troubleshooting as needed; and maintaining section trade show booth materials.

About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system;

preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures. MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development. MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees.

We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.

Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience Secretary 7 Two years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to 6-level administrative support experience.

Secretary E8 Three years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to experienced-level administrative support work or equivalent to a Secretary 7 or Legal Secretary 7.

Secretary 9 Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to advanced 8-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8. OR Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including two years equivalent to experienced E7-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary 7, or Legal Secretary 7.

Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. 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. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions.

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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. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from  and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

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