Secretary 9 - SMR-East
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Secretary 9 - SMR-East
Salary
$24.49 - $32.20 Hourly
Location
Bay City, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-26-WILD-019
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
02/09/2026
Closing Date
2/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
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Job Description
The function of this position is to provide complex technical support for the east portion of the Southern Michigan Region (SMR) of the Wildlife Division in a variety of areas, including but not limited to, assisting with noncareer hiring and timesheet tracking, supporting timber sales, and division level priorities and events. The position functions as a liaison between the Southern Region Manager, Field Operations Managers, and field staff covering a 17-county area in southeast Michigan. These counties include Bay, Genesee, Hillsdale, Huron, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties. This position will provide backup assistance in registering animals and collecting biological data from hunters and trappers. This position requires thorough knowledge of current hunting rules and regulations.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Bay%20City%20Secretary.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
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.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts, and three professional references 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.
If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/Secretary.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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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SECRTRY- Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
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SECRTRYA - Do you possess at least four years of office experience involving administrative support practices?
Yes
No
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How many years of experience do you possess performing administrative support duties? (Your application materials must reflect this experience).
No experience
Less than one year of experience
One to three years of experience
Three to five years of experience
More than five years of experience
04
If you indicated that you possess experience performing administrative support duties, please describe that experience. If you selected 'No experience', please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you possess providing customer service to the public? (Your application materials must reflect this experience).
No experience
Less than one year of experience
One to three years of experience
Three to five years of experience
More than five years of experience
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How many years of experience do you possess performing basic accounting and financial activities? (Your application materials must reflect this experience).
No experience
Less than one year of experience
One to three years of experience
Three to five years of experience
More than five years of experience
07
How many years of experience do you possess monitoring, organizing, and maintaining a supplies inventory? (Your application materials must reflect this experience).
No experience
Less than one year of experience
One to three years of experience
Three to five years of experience
More than five years of experience
08
Please indicate which of the following computer programs you have advanced knowledge and experience using. (Your application materials must reflect this experience).
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
None
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If you indicated you have Microsoft Office experience, please briefly describe your experience with each software module. If you have no Microsoft Office experience, please enter N/A.
10
How many years of experience do you possess preparing technical reports and tabulating data? (Your application materials must reflect this experience).
No experience
Less than one year of experience
One to three years of experience
Three to five years of experience
More than five years of experience
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How many years of experience do you possess working in a wildlife related position? (Your application materials must reflect this experience).
No experience
Less than one year of experience
One to three years of experience
Three to five years of experience
More than five years of experience
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Are your currently or have you ever been employed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division?
Yes
No
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Are your currently or have you ever been employed by the State of Michigan?
Yes
No
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QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to your application? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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