Departmental Technician 7-E9

Departmental Technician 7-E9

Salary

$23.23 - $31.91 Hourly

Location

Dimondale, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

2701-26-12-8

Department

Treasury

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 AM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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Job Description

The Michigan Department of Treasury seeks a Departmental Technician to support the Depository Services Section's receipting and lockbox operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring efficient, accurate, and customer-focused financial processing across the Department.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Serving as a Departmental Technician for receipting and lockbox functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Reviewing Section processes and procedures and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assisting with the collection, preparation, and reporting of monthly performance metrics.
• Providing technical assistance and support to Section staff.
• Researching and responding to receipting and payment-related inquiries from internal offices, other Treasury divisions, and external agencies.
• Supporting Departmental Analysts in developing and maintaining forms, documentation, and procedures related to bank processes.
• Communicating professionally-both verbally and in writing-with the lockbox vendor to resolve processing, reconciliation, and technical issues.
• Handling Non-Conforming and Duplicate Image Cash Letter (ICL) rejects and troubleshooting ICL file issues.
• Serving as the primary backup for the Field & District processes.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

This position is expected to promote and maintain an environment that supports continuous quality improvement, encouraging new ideas, open communication, respect, and teamwork across the Section.

Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion, and employee development. If you value these characteristics and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that offers a great work-life balance, we encourage you to apply!

View the Departmental Technician 7-E9 Position Description.

View the Departmental Technician Job Specification.

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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 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

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and, if applicable, a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Official Transcripts. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrars signature and/or seal, and MUST be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Foreign Transcripts. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university MUST have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Civil Service accepts evaluations of foreign credentials from National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

On-Site Work. This position is not remote work eligible as duties are required to be done onsite.

E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Fingerprints. This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.

AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.

Note: Submitting an application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results. All applicants may monitor the status of their application through their NEOGOV profile.

The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Accommodations

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.

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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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. Please view Student Loan Information 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

01

DPTLTCH - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

• Yes
• No

02

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 Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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.

03

How many years of experience do you have working with Microsoft Excel?

• None to less than one year
• One to two years
• Two to three years
• Three to four years
• More than four years

04

How many years of experience do you have Receipting (includes batching, calculating, and verifying receipts)?

• None to less than one year
• One to two years
• Two to three years
• Three to four years
• More than four years

05

How many years of experience do you have calculating and compiling detailed information for production reports and tracking spreadsheets?

• None to less than one year
• One to two years
• Two to three years
• Three to four years
• More than four years

06

How would you effectively communicate a new process/procedure to an audience?

07

Please attach a one-page response to the following: Please describe your experience working in a job that requires strong production skills and attention to detail to keep large volumes of work moving quickly and accurately to meet customer deadlines. Did you remember to attach your one-page response to your application?

• Yes
• No

08

Did you attach your cover letter, detailed resume and one-page response to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

09

If you qualify for this position by possessing an associates or a bachelors degree, did you remember to attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I am a current or previous State of Michigan employee and I possess the required education/experience as detailed in the position description.

10

If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.

11

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you understand this job requires working onsite and is not eligible for remote work?

• Yes
• No

13

From the options below, which accurately describes your current employment status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department, such as Department of Corrections (DOC) or Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.)

• Not a State of Michigan employee (I never been employed by the State)
• A current Michigan Department of Treasury employee
• A current State of Michigan (non-Treasury) employee
• A previous State of Michigan employee

Required Question

Employer State of Michigan

Department Treasury Address TreasuryOHR@michigan.gov

430 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48922

Phone 517-335-7508

Website https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers