New Job General Office Assistant In Michigan

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This position searches and locates birth, death, marriage, and divorce records in books, indexes, cards, fiche, or on microfilm by using expert skills for searching and by using expert knowledge of the Birth Registry System (BRS) and other databases to locate these records. Retrieves records from books, indexes, cards, fiche, microfilm BRS and other databases for UPS and VitalChek orders and processes them same day. Using BRS, prepares correspondence related to requests for vital records. Retrieves work orders for death, marriage and divorce records from electronic folders and electronically documents that the requests have been completed. Processes customer requests for death, marriage and divorce records by indexing, locating, and creating the requested documents. Processes follow up requests for records and answers inquiries to resolve problems related to requests for vital records

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To be considered for this position you must:

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  Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
General Office Assistant 5
No specific type or amount of experience is required.

General Office Assistant 6
One year of administrative support experience.

General Office Assistant E7
Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.

Position Location/Remote Office: The office is located at 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48906. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

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  A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.