General Office Assistant 5-E7 - Ottawa County

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 listing current position and county relevant to the application. • Using a Word document, please attach a brief response (3-4 sentences) to the question below: • What attributes/skills do you have that would make you the best fit for this position? Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions • **NOTE:If an applicant fails to complete their application with all of the following information, they will be screened out: • List all current and past employers • Account for any gaps in employment in the past 7-years • Employment history should include title, employer name, phone number, hours worked per week, supervisor, duties, reason for leaving, etc... 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.The physical location of this position is 12185 James Street, Holland, MI 49424. 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. 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 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. The Department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Questions related to this position may be directed to MDHHS-BSC3-HR-Staffing at MDHHS-BSC3-HR-Staffing@michigan.gov. Please include the posting number in the subject line of your email. Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities. #MDHHSJobs #Veteranfriendly #CareersWithPurpose #CommunityHeroes MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer