Executive Secretary 11 - Policy and Planning Bureau ID-7397


To be considered for this position you must:

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files 

 

Required Education and Experience

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Six years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including three years equivalent to advanced (8) level administrative support work, 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 a Division Head Legal Secretary 10 or Executive Secretary E10.

Additional Requirements and Information

 

This position is open to current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employees and MDHHS employees in lay-off status only.


Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.
 
Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 333 South Grand, Lansing, MI.  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.  
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