Word Processing Assistant 5-E7

State of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Word Processing Assistant to perform clerical tasks in a Parole/Probation Office. The role involves production typing, file organization, computer use, data entry, and transcription of reports from dictation equipment.

Reception duties are required as needed. The position emphasizes independence, self-motivation, and maintaining efficient office procedures for clients and the public.

Qualifications

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• WP Assistant levels specify experience: WP 5—no specific experience, WP 6—1 year admin support, WP E7—2 years with one year at level 6.

Responsibilities

• Perform production typing and organize files.
• Operate computer equipment and enter/retrieve information.
• Transcribe reports from dictation equipment.
• Provide receptionist duties as needed.

Skills

Typing

Filing/organization

Transcription

Reception duties

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

This position performs clerical assignments in a Parole/Probation Office where production typing, organizing files, operating computer equipment, and statistical data is a substantial part of the work. In addition, transcribing reports from mechanical dictating equipment and perform receptionist duties as needed. This position must be occupied by a self-motivated individual who can work independently and maintain effective office procedures as it pertains to the clients and general public.

This position will be located at

Lawton Parole

5300 Lawton
Detroit, MI 48215

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/WordProcessingAssistant_12989_7.pdf

View position description here.

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Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

• Word Processing Assistant 5
  No specific type or amount is required.
• Word Processing Assistant 6
  One year of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work.
• Word Processing Assistant E7
  Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to a 6-level administrative support classification, where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work.

***REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort, all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct CS-1783 form (Note: you do not need to fill out the form).

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.