Word Processing Assistant-E (5-E7)
About The Position
The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Word Processing Assistant to provide word processing services and general office support to professional FOA staff. This involves operating computer equipment, production typing, entering data and statistical information into computerized databases, distributing reports, and organizing files. The position also requires maintaining effective office procedures as it pertains to clients and the public in the absence of professional staff. This position has the possibility of being a hybrid up to 50%, with an expectation that the first two weeks will be worked in-office for training.
Requirements
- Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
- Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.
- Ability to compose routine correspondence and compile reports.
- Ability to use business software to create media such as; letters, memoranda, presentations, charts, graphs, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to proofread for accuracy, completeness, grammar, and format.
- Ability to collect, alphabetize, code, numerically rank, file, sort, and batch documents.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to select and compile data for correspondence and reports.
- Word Processing Assistant 6: One year 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.
- Word Processing Assistant E7: Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to a 6-level administrative support classification, 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.
Nice To Haves
- The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
- The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
Responsibilities
- Provide word processing services and general office support to professional FOA staff.
- Operate computer equipment.
- Perform production typing.
- Enter data and statistical information into computerized databases.
- Distribute reports.
- Organize files.
- Maintain effective office procedures as it pertains to the clients and public in the absence of professional staff.
Benefits
- Benefits and services available to support military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
