Departmental Technician 7-E9 - Consumer Protection Division

State of Michigan; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), seeks Departmental Technician positions to provide administrative support and data handling within MDARD divisions. These roles involve preparing routine data reports, assisting management, and supporting day-to-day operations in the relevant lab and office areas.

Positions span various levels (7, 8, E9) with 1 year of related administrative experience required and education options noted.

Qualifications

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry 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.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Job description

This position provides technical and program assistance to the Consumer Protection Division. This position provides administration of all section data collection and transfer processes. This position evaluates and examines Consumer Protection Division data, prepares and compiles reports and makes recommendations to management. Position assists in the day-to-day operational support of the Consumer Protection Division, Heffron Metrology Lab.

About MDARD

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

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 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.

The State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career employees that include medical, dental and vision coverage, along with paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and much more.

State of Michigan - Employee Benefits

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 (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.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.