Secretary 7-E8 (Construction)

Posting number: 5901-26-UR-37-SEC7-E8-JTSC-CT

Department: Transportation

Job classification: Secretary 7-9

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

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The position provides secretarial support to the Construction unit, Permits section, and Mason Garage section of the Jackson TSC. Some of the secretarial duties include, but are not limited to, prepare and maintain office records; schedule meetings; payroll/timekeeping processing; accounts payable and purchase processing; prepare and/or review correspondence and reports; provide customer service via email, assist walk-in customers, and customers that call in; office communications including incoming calls, emails, and mail/shipments; maintain office supplies and office equipment. In addition, the position is responsible for assisting the lead TSC Secretary 9 and supporting all operations and functions of the Jackson TSC.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (7) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E8) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Operations Secretary Position Description
• All about MDOT

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 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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Examples of duties

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Secretary7
Two years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to 6-level administrative support experience.

SecretaryE8
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.

Supplemental information

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/Secretary.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

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

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department 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.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact MDOT-OHR@michigan.gov.