Secretary 7-9
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Secretary 7-9
Salary
$22.54 - $31.26 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
6501-25-DIFS-062 Sec 7-9
Department
Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Opening Date
05/01/2025
Closing Date
5/8/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
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Job Description
The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as a Secretary in the Office of Consumer Finance. This position is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan's insurance and financial services industries.
The right candidate will serve an important role within the Office of Consumer Finance and provide secretarial and administrative assistance to managers and staff. The office is responsible for licensing and regulating companies and individuals in the consumer finance industry, including mortgage companies, payday lenders, money transfer services, and others. The person hired will be responsible for receiving and transmitting confidential correspondence, including reports and enforcement documents; gathering performance metrics reports for management; handling various administrative support services; and other duties as assigned.
Ideal candidates will have:
The drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in an important role that supports Michigan individuals and businesses.
Computer skills and software knowledge, including Word, Outlook, Excel, Internet, and database systems.
The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
The desire to work closely with colleagues and management to solve problems.
The ability to work well both independently and within a team.
Other job features:
DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer. 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.
This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.
Work Location: This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan, with the possibility for a hybrid work schedule where you would work from home up to three days per week, following a training period if approved.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.
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. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.
DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.
For more information about this posting, clickhere (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/DIFS 062 Secretary E Level.pdf) orhere (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/DIFS 062 Secretary A Level.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
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.
Secretary9
Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to advanced 8-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8.
OR
Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including two years equivalent to experienced E7-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary 7, or Legal Secretary 7.
Additional Requirements and Information
View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/Secretary.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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. 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.
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 www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper 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 leaveimmediately 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 Ju
