Senior Executive Management Assistant 11 / SSB / EMHSD
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Senior Executive Management Assistant 11 / SSB / EMHSD
Salary
$25.40 - $34.24 Hourly
Location
Dimondale, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
5501-25053-EU
Department
State Police
Opening Date
09/12/2025
Closing Date
9/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Serve as the management assistant to division command staff in the completion of administrative duties and assist in the overall operation of the division. Provide administrative and management support to Administrative Section personnel and other section and unit personnel as requested. Coordinate and facilitate the division command staff calendars and make domestic and foreign travel arrangements. Perform management support tasks that may be highly confidential and sensitive and coordinate office management activities, among division staff and other Michigan State Police (MSP) divisions. Function as the liaison with Human Resources Division, evaluating division personnel needs and coordinating the hiring, movement, or reclassification of personnel. Provide support to the division during activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) for disaster or emergency drills, exercises, and actual events.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Michigan State Police is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that accepts, respects, and values the unique contributions of everyone. We are actively looking for individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who reflect the communities we serve. Our members are expected to perform their tasks and duties in a bias-free manner, ensuring all persons are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Join us as we help build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.
The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Six years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including three years equivalent to an advanced, 8-level, administrative support worker, Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8; two years equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9; or, one year equivalent to the Division Head Legal Secretary 10 or Executive Secretary E10.
Alternate Education and Experience
Possession of an associate's degree in applied arts and sciences in an executive secretarial science curriculum may be substituted for one year as a Secretary 9.
Additional Requirements and Information
This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.
Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
View job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/SeniorExecutiveManagementAssistant.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
01
SEMA - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
02
SEMA2 - Do you possess one of the following? At least six years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including at least three years equivalent to an advanced, 8-level, administrative support worker, Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8; at least two years equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9; or, at least one year equivalent to the Division Head Legal Secretary 10 or Executive Secretary E10. OR An associate's degree or higher in applied arts and sciences in an executive secretarial science curriculum and at least one year of experience as a Secretary 9 in State classified service. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
03
MSPNEP - Please review theAnti-Nepotism Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/MSP1917/documents/1915192) . For this selection, is there a potential to violate the policy?
Yes
No
04
MSPNEP1 - If you responded yes to potentially violating theAnti-Nepotism Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/MSP1917/documents/1915192) , please provide the name and relationship of the individual. If none, please respond N/A.
05
MSPCRIMHST - Please check all that apply.
Convicted of a felony (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
Convicted of a misdemeanor (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
Felony criminal charges are pending (please explain below)
None
06
MSPCRIMHST1 - If "Yes," please describe each with the respective date, offense, location, and disposition. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
07
Do you have experience as an executive secretary? If so, please explain.
08
How many years' experience do you have as an executive secretary?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
09
How many years' experience do you have handling confidential material?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
10
If you indicated you have experience handling confidential material, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If none, please indicate N/A.
11
Please select from the list below all of the programs you are proficient in using. Proficient means that you use the programs regularly and can provide real work examples immediately upon request: (Check all that apply)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Visio
Expense Systems (e.g. SIGMA)
NEOGOV
Others
None of the Above
12
Are you willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays in the event of a disaster in the state of Michigan?
Yes
No
13
MSPDOCS - Have you attached all of the following required documents within the attachments section of your application?
Cover letter/memo
Resume
Official Transcript (if applicable)
Failure to attach the required documents to your application will result in your application being screened out.
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
State Police
Address
MSPJobs@michigan.gov
7150 Harris Drive
Dimondale, Michigan, 48821
Phone
517-284-3175
Website
https://mspjobs.michigan.gov/civilian-careers
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