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Posted: February 3, 2026 (1 day ago)

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General Office Assistant 5-E7 - Monroe County (Pool for Permanent, LTA, and WOC)

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Counties

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$20.35 - $28.81

per hour

Closes

February 11, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is an entry-to-mid-level administrative role in a county office of Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services, handling tasks like greeting visitors, processing applications, scanning documents, and sorting mail, with possible involvement in basic financial duties.

It's ideal for someone organized and detail-oriented who enjoys supporting public services and helping people access health and human services programs.

The position can start as temporary but may lead to permanent employment, and some remote work might be possible.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • No experience required for level 5; one year of administrative support for level 6
  • Two years of administrative support experience, including one year at intermediate level, for level E7
  • Ability to perform reception duties, application registration, and mail distribution
  • Proficiency in using systems like Bridges Scanning and Index
  • Submit online application via NEOGOV with resume and cover letter detailing experience and dates
  • Provide secure remote setup if working from home, including high-speed internet

Full Job Description

This posting may use the resulting candidate pool from this interview process for filling current and future limited term and permanent vacancies occurring in the next three months. Limited Term Appointments have the potential to become permanent, but this is not guaranteed.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position is responsible to perform a variety of administrative support assignments that may include reception, application registration, Bridges Scanning and Index system, and distribution of mail. May also serve as local office fiscal designee.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:
  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Requirements

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

General Office Assistant 5
No specific type or amount of experience is required.

General Office Assistant 6
One year of administrative support experience.

General Office Assistant E7
Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.

Additional Information

Position Location: The current vacancy is at the Monroe County Office, located at 903 S. Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48161. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
  • A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
  • A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
  • Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

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

As a Condition of Employment: Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

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

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Tamika Parks at ParksT@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in the subject line.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/4/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5221556