Executive Secretary E10 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4863044) Apply  Executive Secretary E10 Salary $24.23 - $32.47 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 7501-25-PARK-050 Department Natural Resources Opening Date 03/11/2025 Closing Date 3/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description This position performs Administrative Assistant/Secretarial support activities to assist the Assistant Division Chief in the administration of programs. In this capacity, the incumbent will be responsible for office coordination, maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, composing and typing letters and other correspondence, maintaining personnel data bases, and providing support for all areas of the operations section. This position also provides secretarial support to the Field Operations Chief, the Strategic Operations Chief, District Supervisors, and overall operations programs. This position researches, compiles, and prepares confidential and sensitive documents. This position reviews incoming correspondence and reports responding to some and forwarding the remainder to the appropriate personnel for review and/or response. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Executive S-Park.pdf) Required Education and Experience Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience Five years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including two years equivalent to advanced (8) level administrative support work, Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8; or, one year equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9. 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/E/ExecutiveSecretary.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. 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Updated: 2/28/24 01 EXCSEC10-12 - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school? + Yes + No 02 EXCSECE - Do you possess at least five years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc. or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including two years equivalent to advanced (8) level administrative support work, Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8; or, one year equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9? + Yes + No 03 Do you possess an associate or bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with a major in Records Management, Office Administration, Administrative Assistant, Office Systems, Legal Assistant, or an equivalent office-type major? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts. + Yes + No 04 How many years of experience do you have working within a team? + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-6 years + More than 6 years 05 How many years of experience do you have managing schedules? + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-6 years + More than 6 years 06 Please select all Microsoft Office products you have experience using. + Outlook + Word + Excel + PowerPoint + Web/intranet 07 Please select your level of experience of managing multiple assignments with tight deadlines. + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-6 years + More than 6 years 08 Do you have experience with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)? + Yes + No 09 How many years of experience do you have with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-6 years + More than 6 years 10 As an executive secretary you must be an excellent writer with strong letter-drafting skills to ensure clear, professional communication--how many years of experience do you have? + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-6 years + More than 6 years 11 Please provide details about your experience as an executive secretary, including key responsibilities, industries you've worked in, and any specific skills or achievements that demonstrate your strong letter-drafting abilities. 12 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 Employer 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