Departmental Technician 7-E9 - Consumer Protection Division

State of Michigan•Williamston, MI

About The Position

This position provides technical and program assistance to the Consumer Protection Division. This position provides administration of all section data collection and transfer processes. This position evaluates and examines Consumer Protection Division data, prepares and compiles reports and makes recommendations to management. Position assists in the day-to-day operational support of the Consumer Protection Division, Heffron Metrology Lab. Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference! About MDARD: The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four Bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $ 125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures. MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.

Requirements

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 (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.

Nice To Haves

Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.
For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions.
Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.
Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
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.

Responsibilities

Provides technical and program assistance to the Consumer Protection Division.
Administers all section data collection and transfer processes.
Evaluates and examines Consumer Protection Division data.
Prepares and compiles reports.
Makes recommendations to management.
Assists in the day-to-day operational support of the Consumer Protection Division, Heffron Metrology Lab.