General Office Assistant 5-E7 - Ogemaw County

State-of-Michigan; West Branch (MI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a General Office Assistant to perform a variety of typing-intensive tasks using word processing software and to produce communications such as letters, memos, charts, graphs, forms, and reports.

The role requires a high school diploma and increasing levels of administrative experience, with hybrid work options possible within Michigan. Remote arrangements may be considered based on operations; MS Office proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General Office Assistant levels require increasing experience (1–2 years for E6, 2+ years for E7).
• Remote work or hybrid schedules may be considered within Michigan depending on needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled typing and use word processing software to produce communications.
• Create letters, memoranda, charts, graphs, forms, and reports.

Skills

Typing

Word processing

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Please visit MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position performs a variety of assignments that require skilled typing and the ability to use word processing and related software applications to produce a wide variety of communications including letters, memoranda, charts, graphs, forms, and reports.

Position Description

Job Specification

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.

The physical location of this position is Ogemaw County MDHHS. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

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

As a Condition of Employment: Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

The Department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Questions related to this position may be directed to Joleen Peck at [e-mail].

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.