[Hiring] Departmental Technician @State of Michigan

Role Description

Are you self-motivated, resourceful, resolution focused, and interested in helping others? If so, Business Taxes may have the perfect career opportunity for you. We are looking for individuals who excel at problem solving, are detail oriented and results driven. Additionally, strong communication and relationship building skills are essential to contributing to team success.

The Departmental Technician 7-10 position serves as a technical resource for the Business Taxes Unit and will provide a full range of technical assistance for the area, including but not limited to:

• Business Registration
• Corporate Income Tax
• Flow-Through Entity Tax
• Michigan Business Tax
• Partnership Audit Adjustment
• Michigan Treasury Online

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Documentation of processes and procedures
• Recommendation of efficiency improvements relating to standard methods of operations including training
• Collaboration with other Treasury departments/divisions
• Performance of complex queries
• Lead and/or participate in special projects
• Assist supervisors and front-line staff with resolution of complex tax issues

The Business Taxes Unit is comprised of motivated, resourceful, and hard-working individuals. If the person described above sounds like you, and you are interested in joining our team, please click on the link below to learn more.

Qualifications

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Departmental Technician 7: One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.
• Departmental Technician 8: 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.
• Departmental Technician E9: 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.
• Departmental Technician 10: Two years of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service or two years of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service or three years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced level in state service.

Requirements

• Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement for Departmental Technician 7.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement for Departmental Technician 8.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement for Departmental Technician E9.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience may be substituted for the experience requirement for Departmental Technician 10.
• A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying 'professional experience' is counted post bachelor's degree.

Additional Requirements and Information

• Please attach a cover letter and detailed resume to your application.
• If applicable, please attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application.
• Work must be performed in the state of Michigan.
• Remote work is eligible for State of Michigan residents up to five days per week, with occasional onsite work required.
• The selected candidate must have a secure, safe, and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• Remote Work approval is at the discretion of the appointing authority and is subject to change.
• The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify.
• Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams.
• This position requires passing a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.