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State of Michigan Departmental Technician 7-E9- CDL Help Desk in Lansing, Michigan
Departmental Technician 7-E9- CDL Help Desk
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Departmental Technician 7-E9- CDL Help Desk
Salary
$46,904.00 - $64,438.40 Annually
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
2301-25-CRD042
Department
Department of State
Opening Date
01/14/2025
Closing Date
1/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION.
POSITION DUTIES - This position functions as the technical liaison for the Federal Commercial Driver License (CDL) and State to State (S2S) program. It is the bureau’s resource in matters relating to CDL, S2S and PDPS. It is responsible for tracking commercial and operator drivers’ records that include multi- state traffic convictions and changes of residency. This position interprets, reviews, and proposes changes to statute relating to the CDL and S2S program. This position gathers materials used to investigate and prosecute instances of driver license fraud and makes recommendations for the cancellation of driving privileges. This position also analyzes, evaluates, determines if there is a serious driver program problem and recommends solutions, and/or corrects driver records and documents for accurate input to the system. It serves as the final authority for the department to ensure that driver record corrections conform to department policies and procedures.
Position Description - Departmental Technician 7-E9 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/CRD042- PD (final).pdf)
APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.
MDOSJOBS
Required Education and Experience
Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school
Experience
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
Departmental Technician (Trainee) 7
Two years of experience in a 7 level or higher non-administrative support ECP Group One classification.
OR
One year of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
Departmental Technician 7
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Departmental Technician 8
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Departmental Technician E9
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. 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.
Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.
This position requires at least 1 year of experience in reviewing, interpretating, and correcting Michigan Driver Records.
Due to Criminal Justice requirements for LEIN operators, position requires incumbent submit fingerprints for state and federal criminal background checks; qualify for access under the criminal conviction policy per the Federal CJIS Security Policy and Michigan addendum; pass the LEIN certification test and be certified within 6 months of employment or assignment; and retest/recertify every 2 years.
Position requires incumbent be a United States Citizen and pass a thorough background investigation to comply with Public Act 7 of 2008, Public Act 23 of 2008, and the Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Michigan and the Department of Homeland Security.
As part of the Department of State's continued efforts to produce secure driver's licenses and personal identification cards, state law (Public Act 7 of 2008) requires the Department to perform security checks on designated positions. This notice is to inform you that if you are appointed to a Security Checked Position, you must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and continue to meet the requirements for the duration of the position. Employment may be terminated if U.S. Citizenship cannot be verified by the first day of employment. The following documents may be used to verify proof of citizenship*:
Original certified birth certificate issued by a government unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory
Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, or N-561)
Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578)
*Note: Photo identification must be provided. The current legal name and date of birth on the citizenship and identity documents should match. Spelling needs to match exactly. Date of birth needs to be an exact match. If the current legal name is different from the name on the birth certificate, the employee must show legal proof of the name change (i.e. original marriage license, divorce decree or court order).
View the entire job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalTechnician_12525_7.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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 at www.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 daysand 13 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 take 12 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.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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
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Are you related to anyone currently working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?
Yes
No
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If you answered "yes" to question #1, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #1, please enter "none".
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Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none".
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Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS. Please select all that apply.
I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
05
DPTLTCH – Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
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DPTLTCH – Please select your level of experience.
At least one year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service OR completion of at least two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).
At least 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. OR possession of a Bachelor's degree in any major.
At least 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. OR possession of a Bachelor's degree in any major and at least one year of job-related experience.
At least 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.
07
How many years of experience do you have working with driver and vehicle policies and procedures, or records within the Department of State?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
More than 2 years
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If you have experience working with driver and vehicle policies and procedures, or records, within the Department of State, please explain. If you do not possess this experience, type "None".
09
How many years of experience do you possess navigating between different programs or applications (such as Microsoft Office and/or automated systems) and obtaining and processing the necessary information?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
More than 2 years
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Please describe your experience navigating between different programs or applications. If you do not possess this experience, type "None".
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How many years of experience do you have dealing with customers to provide detailed information on the phone as part of your daily duties?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
More than 2 years
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Please describe your experience dealing with customers and providing detailed information on the phone. If you do not possess this experience, type "None".
13
How many years of experience do you possess working with the Michigan Department of State CARS program?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
More than 2 years
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Please describe your experience working with the Michigan Department of State CARS program. If you do not possess this experience, type "None".
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This position routinely involves interactions with the general public or other agencies in which they may become agitated at your response. Explain your experience and/or involvement with situations that demonstrate your ability to diplomatically handle conflict situations. If you do not possess this experience, type "None".
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Do you have any experience processing driving record corrections?
Yes
No
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Describe your experience processing driving record corrections. If you have no experience please enter "None".
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Do you have any knowledge or experience with the Federal CDL Regulations or State Procedures?
Yes
No
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Describe your knowledge or experience with the Federal CDL Regulations or State Procedures. If you have no experience please enter " None".
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This position has a Special Position Requirement of, "At least 1 year of experience in review, interpretation, and correction of Michigan Driver Records." Does your experience meet this requirement?
Yes
No
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From the following options, please select your employment status.
Currently employed at the Department of State (Secretary of State)
Previously employed by the Department of State (Secretary of State)
Currently employed at another State of Michigan agency
Previously employed by another State of Michigan agency
None of the above
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Department of State
Address
SOSEmployment@michigan.gov
P.O. Box 30775
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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