General Office Assistant - Livingston LTA

Company: MSCCN
Location: Howell
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

General Office Assistant - Livingston LTA Print ( Apply General Office Assistant - Livingston LTA Salary $1,476.00 - $2,089.60 Biweekly Location Howell, MI Job Type Limited Term (position has expiration date) Department Health and Human Services - Counties Job Number 4308-23-Livingston-026-FILL Closing 1/19/2023 12:39 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW) Description Benefits Questions Job Description The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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 MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion . 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. Position Description (Composite PD091117.docx) View the job specification at: Job Specification ( 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 supplemental questions must be documented in 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. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions ( Required Education and Experience Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience 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. Additional Requirements and Information This position is open to all applicants. This position will be filled as a limited term assignment, it may have the potential to become permanent, but there is no guarantee. Certain positions may require a criminal history background check. This position is located at the Livingston County MDHHS Office, 2300 East Grand River Ste 1, Howell, MI 48843. 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 department 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, contact Mikkie Morley at . Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities #MDHHSjobs #Veteranfriendly #Careerswithpurpose #CommunityHeroes 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. In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America's Best Employers For New Grads ( and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information ( to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 11/14/2022 01 GNOFAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school? Yes No 02 GNOFAST - Please select your level of experience. (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.) None One to two years of administrative support experience. Two to three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level. At least three years of administrative support experience, including two years equivalent to the intermediate level or one year equivalent to the experienced level. 03 How many years of experience do you have creating and using excel spreadsheets? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.) 5 or more years of experience 3-4 years of experience 1-2 years of experience Less than 1 year of experience No experience 04 How many years of experience do you have working with fiscal budgeting and documents? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.) 5 or more years of experience 3-4 years of experience 1-2 years of experience Less than 1 year of experience No experience 05 How many years of experience do you possess providing direct customer service, either face to face or by telephone, as part of your regular job duties? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.) 5 or more years 3-4 years 1-2 years Less than 1 year No experience 06 How many years of experience using a computer regularly as part of your job do you possess? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.) 5 or more years 3-4 years 1-2 years Less than 1 year No experience 07 How many years of experience working in a position that requires the ability to multi-task and continually re-prioritize your job assignments during each work day do you possess? (If you possess, you must document in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.) 5 or more years of experience 3-4 years of experience 1-2 years of experience Less than one year of experience No experience 08 How many years of experience do you possess in a job that requires strong production skills to keep large volumes of paperwork moving through a process quickly and accurately? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.) 5 or more years 3-4 years 1-2 years Less than 1 year No experience 09 How many years of experience do you possess in a job that involves having to meet deadlines? (If you possess, you must document in your application materials to allow for accurate screening). 5 or more years of experience 3-4 years of experience 1-2 years of experience Less than one year of experience No experience 10 How many years of experience working with a diverse, sometimes difficult, or vulnerable client/customer base do you possess? (If you possess, you must document in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.) 5 or more years of experience 3-4 years of experience 1-2 years of experience Less than one year of experience No experience 11 How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value? 12 Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply. I have been dismissed within the last two years I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years I have been suspended without pay within the last two years I have received a written reprimand within the last two years I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me 13 From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.) A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status None of the above 14 Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry? Yes No 15 Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested? Yes No 16 Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services? Yes No 17 Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your rsum to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) Yes No 18 Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a General Office Assistant interested in moving to the same class and level at this location? Yes No 19 Are you willing to accept a limited term assignment position? Yes No Required Question Agency State of Michigan Address 400 South Pine Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone (800) 788-1766 State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer Website Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email

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