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Posted: February 18, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Departmental Technician 10 (Clare Welcome Center) - Bay Region

State of Michigan

Transportation

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$26.51 - $35.56

per hour

Closes

March 5, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing the daily operations of the Clare Welcome Center, including handling administrative tasks, maintaining the facility's cleanliness, and providing helpful information to visitors to ensure a positive experience.

The role also acts as a key contact between the center and the transportation department, supporting broader state tourism goals.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in office management or customer service who enjoys working in a public-facing environment and handling maintenance responsibilities.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Two years of supervisory experience in administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service
  • OR two years of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service
  • OR three years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year at the experienced level in state service
  • Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience may substitute for the experience requirement
  • Ability to manage office functions, maintenance, custodial services, and grounds maintenance
  • Strong customer service skills to provide current information and ensure facility cleanliness

Full Job Description

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This position functions as the recognized resource and primary point of contact responsible for the overall operation of the Clare Welcome Center including office/administrative functions, maintenance needs, custodial services, grounds maintenance, etc.

This position is responsible for ensuring Welcome Center customers are provided with an exceptional visit by ensuring the friendliness and cleanliness of the facility as well as ensuring the most current information is provided to all customers.

This position also serves as a liaison between the Welcome Center and Mt Pleasant Transportation Service Center (TSC)/Bay Region and supports and implements the strategic direction of Travel Michigan and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).


The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Departmental Technician 10 position.


For additional information, please see the links below:



For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.


The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.

Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.


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Requirements

Education

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Departmental Technician 10

Two years of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

OR

Two years of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

OR

Three years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced level in state service.

Qualifications

Departmental Technician 10

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Additional Information

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


MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.


All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.

Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.

Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.


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

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


The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.


If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5236148