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This position, using considerable independent judgement in making decisions, performs a full range of executive secretarial and related duties for the Division Director, as well as executive support for the overall division and section managers that carries out a number of activities on behalf of the Department’s Director and Population Health Administration’s Chief Deputy.
 
Click here to view the Position Description & here to view the Job SpecificationTo 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. See instructions for attaching files here: InstructionsEducation
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Five years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including two years equivalent to advanced (8) level administrative support work, Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8; or, one year equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9.REQUIRED TASK to attach to your application: Your supervisor has tasked you with setting up a mandatory in-person meeting for all staff in the division. In an attachment, describe the steps that you would take to set up this meeting and develop a memo that will be sent to all staff to announce this meeting.
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 333 South Grand Avenue, Lansing MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. This position will be required to work onsite at 333 South Grand Avenue in Lansing for two days per week.
 
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 for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

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.
 
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
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@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
 
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