Posting number: 5901-26-FS-29-DT7-E9-CAT-CT
Department: Transportation
Job classification: Departmental Technician
Posting type: Open
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Transportation, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support
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This position supports Construction Field Services (CFS), its programs, services, and activities by performing technician duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, compiling, reviewing, monitoring, and certifying financial, statistical, and other data including the Division’s procurement card process and invoicing. This position also determines eligibility, processes payments and tracks reimbursement requests while maintaining financial related fields to ensure accuracy of files for audit purposes. The role also interprets guidelines and regulations related to state and federal programs; serves as Division's Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) financial coordinator; and tracks payroll and Contract Services Support and Maintenance (CSS&M) budget versus expenditures, and prepares reports to meet the specialized needs of varied programs or requests
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (7) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E9) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
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Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
One year of experience performing experienced-level administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.
OR
One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.
One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application (reference the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript). Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalTechnician.pdf
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact MDOT-OHR@michigan.gov.
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