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Posted: February 3, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Secretary-A, Vital Records & Health Data Services Section

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Central Office

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Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$24.49 - $32.20

per hour

Closes

February 11, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a secretary who supports the manager of a section handling vital records and health data in Michigan's health department.

The role involves organizing files, managing daily operations, handling correspondence, preparing reports, and acting as a go-between for staff and leadership.

It's a good fit for someone with solid office experience who enjoys coordinating tasks and keeping things running smoothly in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Two years of office experience in administrative support (for Secretary 7 level)
  • One year of experience equivalent to a 6-level administrative support role
  • Three years of office experience including one year at experienced level (for Secretary E8)
  • Skills in maintaining files, managing correspondence, and preparing reports
  • Ability to instruct staff on policies and coordinate section activities
  • Proficiency in designing forms and handling timekeeping/audits

Full Job Description

The MDHHS 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 our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

Serves as secretary to the State Administrator Manager of the Vital Records and Health Data Services Section, and performs a full range of secretarial and administrative support tasks including: maintaining files and providing administrative support for the Section, managing building maintenance and problem reporting.

Instructs staff as to guidelines, policies and generally manages and coordinates section activities. Replies to correspondence received, both written and verbal.

Responsible for preparing reports, documents, publications and audits timekeeping reports. Serves as liaison for Section State Administrative Manager and staff.

Provides information to management staff regarding provisions necessary to perform daily operations. Responsible for designing and maintaining multiple forms.

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To be considered for this position you must:

  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. See instructions for applying here: Instructions
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • 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.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

    Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

    Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching transcripts here: Instructions

    Requirements

    Education
    Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. 

    Experience
    Secretary 7
    Two years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to 6-level administrative support experience.

    Secretary E8
    Three years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to experienced-level administrative support work or equivalent to a Secretary 7 or Legal Secretary 7.

    Secretary 9
    Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to advanced 8-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8.

    OR

    Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including two years equivalent to experienced E7-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary 7, or Legal Secretary 7. 

    Additional Information

    Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 333 South Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933.

    Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

    Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.


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    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.


    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.

    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.


    As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

    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.


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

    For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.


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

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5194434