General Office Assistant 8 - Full-Time (Belle Isle Park)

General Office Assistant 8 - Full-Time (Belle Isle Park) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4674695) Apply  General Office Assistant 8 - Full-Time (Belle Isle Park) Salary $23.79 - $29.31 Hourly Location Detroit, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 7501-24-PARK-254 Department Natural Resources Opening Date 10/10/2024 Closing Date 10/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW) Description Benefits Questions Job Description This position functions as a lead worker, leading and participating in the work of other lower-level General Office Assistant E positions. As a lead worker, this position ensures the booths are adequately staffed with coverage, makes scheduling suggestions, and works with the Unit Supervisor to establish training for revenue collection in the park unit. This position is a front-line customer service person for belle isle park. This position receives visitors, answers the telephone, operates 2- way radios and office equipment, and sends and receives messages. This position performs public contact tasks including greeting visitors, answering questions, and disseminating information, ordering supplies and selling recreational passports out of the booths, as well as typing and other general office duties. This employee must be able to work independently under stressful situations with the ability to adapt to various environments. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/750124PARK254PD.pdf) Required Education and Experience Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience Three years of administrative support experience, including two years equivalent to the intermediate level or one year equivalent to the experienced level. Additional Requirements and Information Certain positions may require a criminal history background check. View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GeneralOfficeAssistant.pdf 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 atwww.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 daysand13 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 take12 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. 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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 GNOFAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school? Yes No 02 GNOFASTA - Do you possess at least three years of administrative support experience, including at least two years equivalent to the intermediate level or at least one year equivalent to the experienced level? Yes No 03 Have you previously worked for or are you a current Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Parks & Recreation Division employee? Yes No 04 How much experience do you have in customer service, which includes providing services and/or information to the public? None Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 7 years 7 years or more 05 Have you previously worked for or are you a current GOA for the Michigan DNR Parks division? Yes No 06 How many years of experience do you have using Microsoft Outlook? None Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 7 years 7 years or more 07 How many years of experience do you have using Microsoft Word? None Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 7 years 7 years or more 08 How would you describe your level of proficiency using Microsoft Word? None Novice Advanced Expert 09 How many years of experience do you possess using Microsoft Excel? None Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 7 years 7 years or more 10 How would you describe your level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel? None Novice Advanced Expert 11 How much experience do you have using a reservation or a Point of Sale system? None Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 7 years 7 years or more 12 How much experience do you have with handling cash, preparing daily receipts, and/or preparing deposits using standard accounting methods? None Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 7 years 7 years or more 13 How much experience do you possess using SIGMA software (Please exclude entering personal timesheets and expense reimbursements)? None Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 7 years 7 years or more 14 QOL - How did you hear about this job? Department Employee or co-worker Family or Friend College Career Fair State of Michigan Career Fair Summer Youth Employment Participant Civil Service Vacancy Site Department Website Other 15 QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) Yes No Required Question Agency 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 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email