Departmental Specialist 14 - Administrative Assistant
State of Michigan
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Departmental Specialist 13
State of Michigan
Corrections - Huron Valley Correctional Complex
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$31.99 - $47.75
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This role supports the Warden at a Michigan state prison by helping with various administrative and operational tasks to keep the facility running smoothly.
It involves assisting in areas like program coordination, staff support, and policy implementation in a corrections environment.
A good fit would be someone with a bachelor's degree, several years of professional experience in government or related fields, and strong organizational skills who is comfortable working in a secure, high-stakes setting.
Key Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major
- Four years of professional experience, including two years at an experienced (P11) level or one year at an advanced (12) level
- Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience related to departmental programs and services may be accepted
- Ability to assist the Warden in all areas of responsibilities, such as administration and operations
- Specialized experience may be required based on assigned subclass codes
- Employment in a corrections facility environment, potentially involving secure settings
Full Job Description
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer
here.
The function of the work is to assist the Warden in all areas of the Warden’s responsibilities.
Position Description - Departmental Specialist
Requirements
EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Additional Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience, identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service that are represented by subclass codes, will be accepted for classified, professional experience equivalent to the P11-level and above. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.
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