Departmental Technician (Trainee) 7-E9 - Processor

Full Job Description

This position provides technical assistance by reviewing and evaluating petitions and answers made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, submitted primarily over property matters (i.e. valuations, special assessments, principal residence exemptions, qualified agricultural exemptions, etc.) and non-property tax matters (i.e. assessments levied by the Michigan Department of Treasury.) Responsibilities consist of thoroughly reviewing the submissions determining if it is a valid and timely petition based on key issues, and whether proper filing fees are paid. The Technician will also review and evaluate stipulations and withdrawals submitted by the parties or through their attorneys to determine if e document is in compliance with statutory and administrative rule requirements.

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LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

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Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.

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.

Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

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.

Qualifications

Alternate Education and Experience

Education and Experience for Departmental Technician (Departmental Trainee) 7-E9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY) 

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Departmental Technician (Trainee) 7
Two years of experience in a 7 level or higher non-administrative support ECP Group One classification.
OR
One year of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

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.

Additional Information

Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application.
AND
Please attach a Word document, limited to one page, outlining the following:
1. In a few sentences, explain your skills relating to attention to detail and how you’ve developed these skills.
2. In a few sentences, describe your experience providing customer support over the telephone and e-mail and researching and responding to requests for information or assistance. If you do not possess this experience, enter N/A.