UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SPECIALIST I - OAHU
State of Hawaii
Posted: February 11, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of Michigan
LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$27.12 - $40.11
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This entry-level job involves helping Michigan employers and staff with unemployment insurance tax issues, such as reviewing accounts, answering questions via phone, web, or chat, and troubleshooting online account access.
It's a trainee role where you'll learn to investigate tax status, collections, and benefits for employers.
A good fit would be someone with a bachelor's degree or relevant administrative experience who enjoys customer service and problem-solving in a supportive government team.

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application.
For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO.
For more information regarding official transcripts, click here (Download PDF reader).
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.
educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials.
Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
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.

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