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General Office Assistant 5-E7

State of Michigan
State of Michigan Salary
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Job Description

Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!

About This Position

The Producer Services Division works to support private landowners through tax incentive programs, food and grain inspections and grading, and migrant labor housing inspection. This position works with the Private Lands Forestry Programs and the Farmland and Open Spaces Program and is responsible for providing administrative support for each program. This position assists in processing and tracking requests for applicants in each program and is required to follow established standard operating procedures to meet quality, quantity, and timeliness standards for assigned work.

This position provides general assistance to the Producer Services Division, including assisting with mail distribution and other Divisional tasks supporting the efficient operations of the Producer Services Division.

Position Description

About MDARD

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.

MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.

MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.

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

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application . Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GeneralOfficeAssistant.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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