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Departmental Technician (Trainee) 7-E9 (Surplus Services)

State of Michigan
State of Michigan Salary
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/16/2026
Performs a full range of technician assignments associated with the management and operation of the State and Federal Surplus Programs.

For additional information, please see the links below:
  • Position Description
  • The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.
This position is 100% onsite and not eligible for a hybrid or remote work schedule.

The State of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, excellent vacation, and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life.  We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested.  Please consider sending in your application today.
Education 
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
 
Departmental Technician 7
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.
 
Departmental Technician 8
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.
 
Departmental Technician E9
One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
One year of experience performing 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.Education and Experience for Departmental Technician (Departmental Trainee) 7-E9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY) 

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
 
Experience
 
Departmental Technician (Trainee) 7
Two years of experience in a 7 level or higher non-administrative support ECP Group One classification.
OR
One year of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

Departmental Technician 7
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician 8
Possession of a bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician E9
Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.Additional Requirements and Information
To be cosnidered for this position you must:
  • Attach a detailed resume and cover letter.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
See detailed Position Description: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalTechnician.pdf.

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.

DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment.  DTMB does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status.  To be appointed by DTMB, an applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

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.

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