Departmental Technician 7-E9 - Processor (Limited-Term)

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Departmental Technician to review petitions and related filings for the Michigan Tax Tribunal. The role focuses on validating submissions, assessing timeliness, and verifying fees in accordance with state statutes and rules.

Qualifications include 1 year of admin support experience at the 7–9 level or college substitutions (two years college or bachelor’s degree). Official transcripts may be required during the process.

Qualifications

• 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.
• One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
• Two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• If you possess college credits please attach transcripts or foreign degree evaluation with your application.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate petitions and answers to determine validity and timeliness.
• Review and evaluate stipulations and withdrawals for compliance with statutory and administrative rule requirements.
• Determine if filings are complete and fees have been paid.
• Ensure submissions comply with applicable laws and departmental policies.

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience substituted

Job description

This position provides technical assistance by reviewing and evaluating petitions and answers made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, submitted primarily over property matters (i.e. valuations, special assessments, principal residence exemptions, qualified agricultural exemptions, etc.) and non-property tax matters (i.e. assessments levied by the Michigan Department of Treasury.) Responsibilities consist of thoroughly reviewing the submissions determining if it is a valid and timely petition based on key issues, and whether proper filing fees are paid. The Technician will also review and evaluate stipulations and withdrawals submitted by the parties or through their attorneys to determine if e document is in compliance with statutory and administrative rule requirements.

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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.

If you possess college credits please 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.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalTechnician.pdf