General Office Assistant 5-E7

Overview

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity seeks a General Office Assistant to join their team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role supports various clerical tasks in a professional and inclusive work environment focused on Michigan's economic growth and community development.

Primary Duties

• Perform clerical activities such as data entry, typing, and composing routine correspondence with careful attention to grammar, spelling, and formatting.
• Retrieve, compile, and prepare reports based on collected data.
• Operate standard office equipment including calculators, copiers, computers with relevant software, fax machines, TDD, and handle mail distribution.
• Provide phone coverage and receptionist support, assisting customers and vendors both in person and by phone.
• Work may be conducted under a remote or hybrid schedule dependent upon performance and operational needs; however, all duties must be performed within Michigan state boundaries.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to high school completion is typically expected.
• Experience varies by level: General Office Assistant 5 requires no specific experience, level 6 requires one year of administrative support experience, and level E7 expects two years of administrative support, including one year at an intermediate level.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter and detailed resume with their application to support supplemental question responses.
• Compliance with Civil Service ethical standards including disclosure of any personal or financial conflicts is mandatory.
• Successful candidates will undergo and pass pre-employment drug testing and may be required to complete state criminal, fingerprint-based, and driving record background checks, making any offer conditional until clearance is obtained.
• The department participates in E-Verify to confirm U.S. work eligibility.

Additional Information

The job posting may close early after receiving 50 applications. Applicants must apply through NEOGOV, with support available for document uploads. Reasonable accommodations during the application and selection process can be requested by contacting the agency's ADA coordinator.