Departmental Technician 7-E9

State of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is reposting a position handling the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. You will review applications, gather target group information, and determine eligibility according to federal guidelines.

The role requires handling data entry, maintaining records, and meeting monthly production and accuracy standards while communicating with employers and agencies about status and requirements.

Qualifications

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.
• One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.
• Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.

Responsibilities

• Review applications submitted by employers and stakeholders for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program.
• Gather documentation related to target group membership and make determinations per ETA Handbook and updates.
• Enter data into the computer and issue determinations to employers.
• Meet production and error standards for monthly completed applications.
• Inform employers, job seekers, and agencies about processing steps and status.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Records management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college (60 sem/90 term credits)

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Job description

THIS IS A REPOSTING.

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

Position reviews applications submitted by employers and stakeholders for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program. Gather documentation related to target group membership. Make determinations based on the ETA Handbook, No 408, Third Edition, November 2002, and subsequent updates issued by the US Department of Labor (US DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and the Operating Procedures of the WOTC Unit. Data enter applicant, employer, target group and determination information into the computer. Issue determinations to the employers. Meet set production and error standards for the number of applications completed monthly. Provide information to employers, job seekers, branch offices and other governmental agencies.

Position Description

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.

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.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.

View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalTechnician_12525_7.pdf