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Departmental Technician 7-10
State of Michigan
Treasury
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$23.23 - $35.56
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role in the Michigan Department of Treasury's Business Taxes Unit involves providing technical support for various business tax processes, such as registrations and filings, while helping resolve complex issues and improving team operations.
It requires documenting procedures, running queries, collaborating across departments, and leading projects to ensure efficient tax handling.
Ideal candidates are self-starters who are detail-focused, good at solving problems, and enjoy building relationships to support others in a team environment.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- For DT 7: One year of administrative support experience at the 7-level in state service
- For DT 8: One year of administrative support at the 8-level or as an entry-level technician/paraprofessional in state service
- For DT E9: One year supervising administrative support at the 9-level, or one year at the 9-level, or two years as technician/paraprofessional with one year at intermediate level
- For DT 10: Two years supervising administrative support at the 9-level in state service
- Strong problem-solving, detail orientation, and results-driven mindset
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Full Job Description
Are you self-motivated, resourceful, resolution focused, and interested in helping others? If so, Business Taxes may have the perfect career opportunity for you.
We are looking for individuals who excel at problem solving, are detail oriented and results driven.
Additionally, strong communication and relationship building skills are essential to contributing to team success.
The Departmental Technician 7-10 position serves as a technical resource for the Business Taxes Unit and will provide a full range of technical assistance for the area, including but not limited to Business Registration, Corporate Income Tax, Flow-Through Entity Tax, Marihuana Retailers Excise Tax, Michigan Business Tax, Partnership Audit Adjustment, and Michigan Treasury Online.
Responsibilities of the position include documentation of processes and procedures; recommendation of efficiency improvements relating to standard methods of operations including training; collaboration with other Treasury departments/divisions; performance of complex queries; lead and/or participate in special projects; and assist supervisors and front-line staff with resolution of complex tax issues.
The Business Taxes Unit is comprised of motivated, resourceful, and hard-working individuals. If the person described above sounds like you, and you are interested in joining our team, please click on the link below to learn more.
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Requirements
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 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 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.
Departmental Technician 10
Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying 'professional experience' is counted post bachelor's degree.
Additional Information
Please attach a cover letter and detailed resume to your application. If applicable, please attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Official Transcripts. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts.
Foreign Transcripts. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by CHEA. Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Remote Work. This position is eligible for remote work up to five days per week, however selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Please note that occasional onsite work will be required. Remote Work approval is at the discretion of the appointing authority and is subject to change and can be ended at any time for any reason.
E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Foreign Transcripts. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by CHEA. Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Remote Work. This position is eligible for remote work up to five days per week, however selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Please note that occasional onsite work will be required. Remote Work approval is at the discretion of the appointing authority and is subject to change and can be ended at any time for any reason.
E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.
Fingerprinting. This position has a FTINPRINT sub-class code. The sub-class code indicates the position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.
View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalTechnician_12525_7.pdf
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