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State of Michigan
Secretary 7-9
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A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.
$42,331 / year median in Michigan
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Gold circle badge logo with rising star in front of flag stripes with text Michigan Veterans Affair Agency 2025 Veteran-Friendly Employer Gold. This position coordinates office activities and performs all aspects of secretarial support to the Deputy Warden within the Facility. This position coordinates office activities (scheduling of activities, meeting room reservations, schedule interviews, etc.), schedule meetings, prepare and maintain office records, reports and correspondence on behalf of the Deputy Warden. This position receives monitors, evaluates and prioritizes incoming verbal communication and written documentation. This position handles confidential information. This position will interpret policies and procedures, their supervisor's point of view, and serving as a liaison to staff and management. This position may be required to conduct research and prepare materials for managerial decisions and participate in management assistant activities. This individual also completes special projects and other duties as assigned. This position may also provide back-up coverage for the Warden's Secretary, when needed. 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. All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here . (un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766. The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017 . Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. •