Departmental Analyst 9-P11
State of Michigan
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Departmental Technician - Filing, Disclosure & Compliance
State of Michigan
Department of State
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$23.23 - $31.91
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping people file to run for office and supporting efforts to get ballot questions approved by voters, while following state election rules to review petitions and documents.
It also includes assisting with election results reporting, processing paperwork and payments, and training others on these tasks.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with administrative experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment tied to elections and public service.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- One year of administrative support experience equivalent to Departmental Technician 7 level (or higher for levels 8/E9)
- Knowledge of Michigan Election Law and related statutes
- Experience evaluating affidavits, candidate petitions, and ballot initiatives
- Ability to train staff and update instructional materials like forms and guides
- Skills in processing filings, mailings, payments, and reports
- Support for election night reporting and canvass coordination
Full Job Description
Job Description - This position is responsible for an essential operation of democracy by assisting and processing individuals’ filings to run for office as well as assisting groups placing questions on the ballot for voter approval.
The incumbent will follow Michigan Election Law and other statutes in evaluating affidavits and candidate petitions, as well as petitions for initiated laws and statewide constitutional amendments for potential placement on the ballot for voter approval.
The position also supports staff with election night reporting, assists county clerks in the completion of the county canvass and coordinates with staff on the State canvass. The position processes general filings, mailings, payments & reports for the Division.
The position will also train individuals assisting in these operations, including temporary contract workers and other staff. The position will also work to update training materials, forms, guides and other instructional materials.
This position has the potential to work a hybrid/remote work schedule.
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Requirements
EducationEducation 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.
Qualifications
Departmental Technician 7Completion 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.
Additional Information
You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
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.
Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
If you qualify for this position based on your education, you must attach a copy of your official transcripts in order for it to be substantiated.The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted.
If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration.Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment.
Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked.
View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalTechnician_12525_7.pdf
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