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Section Secretary 7-E8

State of Michigan

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$23.22 - $30.19

per hour

Closes

April 23, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is about providing secretarial and administrative support to a team managing special workers' compensation funds in Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

It involves handling daily office tasks to keep operations running smoothly for the administrator and staff.

A good fit would be someone organized, detail-oriented, with a few years of office experience who enjoys supporting a team in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • For Secretary 7: Two years of office experience in administrative support, including one year at a 6-level equivalent
  • For Secretary E8: Three years of office experience in administrative support, including one year at experienced level or equivalent to Secretary 7 or Legal Secretary 7
  • Ability to perform a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties
  • Residency in Michigan (relocation required if outside the state)
  • Submission of cover letter and detailed resume
  • Pass pre-employment drug test

Full Job Description

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At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve.

Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities.

Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

This position ensures smooth daily operations by providing secretarial and administrative support to the Funds Administration, which oversees the Second Injury Fund, the Silicosis, Dust Disease and Logging Industry Compensation Fund, the Self-Insurers’ Security Fund and the C.

Slezak First Responder Presumed Coverage Fund.

The role supports the Funds Administrator, two Assistant Funds Administrators, and the Funds Administration staff by performing a wide range of duties to facilitate efficient office and administrative functions.

Position Description - Secretary 7-E8

There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

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.

Additional Information

Please attach a cover letter and detailed resume to your application.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment.

Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks.

Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity 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.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/Secretary.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/15/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5276058