Departmental Technician-E, Vital Records Registration Unit

Job Title

The function of this position is to collect, compile, code, and review program data for state birth, death, marriage, divorce, parentage, and fetal death records.

The position is responsible for monitoring and providing technical support to hospital personnel, funeral directors, medical certifiers, and local registrar personnel statewide for using the Vital Events Registration Application (VERA) and the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS). The position interprets state statutes related to vital record documents, handling and transmitting data, provides daily telephone assistance for customers outside of the department, and to city, state, and local government personnel.

The position serves as a liaison for the department answering numerous external customer inquiries regarding issues of data quality, completeness, and accuracy required for the proper registration of vital records or paternity documents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

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

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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