General Office Assistant 5-E7

General Office Assistant 5-E7Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4838251) ApplyGeneral Office Assistant 5-E7Salary$19.76 - $27.97 HourlyLocation Sterling Heights, MIJob TypePermanent Full TimeJob Number2795-25-REG8-GOA-A-022DepartmentLotteryOpening Date03/20/2025Closing Date3/27/2025 11:59 PM EasternBargaining UnitUNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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Job DescriptionThe Michigan Lottery was established under the authority of Public Act 239 of 1972 to generate funds to support Michigan’s public-school system and generates revenue through the sale of Lottery tickets at retail locations and over the internet. Profits from lottery revenue are used to supplement state education programsThis position provides assistance to retailers, customers and the general public on lottery games, including procedures to claim prizes, schedule appointments for customers to claim their prizes and maintain appointment records. Process lottery ticket claims according to procedure(s) and accept payments from retailers. Assist Lottery District Sales Representatives with lottery policies/procedures and provide interpretation when needed. Perform general office tasks as directed. Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/R2025%20Regional%20GOA%20PD.docx) The Michigan State Lottery is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer. Required Education and ExperienceEducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.ExperienceGeneral Office Assistant 5No specific type or amount of experience is required.General Office Assistant 6One year of administrative support experience.General Office Assistant E7Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.Additional Requirements and InformationLottery employees and family members residing within the same household are prohibited from purchasing or playing lottery tickets and from participating as a worker in charitable gaming events licensed by the bureau (i.e., bingo, raffle, etc.). To be considered for this position, you must submit to the following initial background check requirement(s). In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 2.07, you may be sanctioned from applying to positions with the State of Michigan, permanently or up to (3) three years, should you fail to pass/submit to the pre-employment drug test. Under Civil Service Regulation 3.06, you may be sanctioned from applying to positions with the State of Michigan, if you make any false statements or omissions of a material fact during the selection process. Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires that all persons who are not currently state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. This urine sample test must be administered within 24 hours, or your offer may be rescinded. An applicant must remain at the testing site until the testing process is completed and permitted up to 3 hours to provide a sufficient specimen. It is considered a refusal to test if an applicant fails to provide a sufficient amount of urine for a drug test within the allowed time. Positions within the Bureau of State Lottery will require a criminal history background check. Job Specification (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GeneralOfficeAssistant.pdf) AccommodationsIf 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.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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper 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 leaveimmediately 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. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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: 2/28/2401 GNOFAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

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GNOFAST - Please select your level of experience.

No administrative support experience

One - two years of administrative support experience

Two - three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level

More than three years of administrative support experience, including two years equivalent to the intermediate level or one year equivalent to the experienced level

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Please explain how you gained your administrative support experience. If you do not possess this experience, indicate N/A.

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Please select your level of experience working in an office setting.

No experience

Less than one year experience

One - two years experience

Two - three years experience

Three years or more experience

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Please describe your experience working in an office setting.

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What is your level of experience with Microsoft Office?

No experience

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Two - three years experience

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If you possess experience with Microsoft Office, please explain how you gained this experience. If you do not possess this experience, indicate N/A.

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Please select your level of customer service experience.

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Explain how you gained customer service experience. If you do not possess this experience, indicate N/A.

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Write a statement describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how you would exhibit those values in the workplace.

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As part of our screening process, we are requesting a cover letter and resume to be attached to your application; this is in addition to your job experience listed on your NEOGOV profile. Did you attach these two documents? Failure to attach all of the requested documentation may eliminate you from further consideration.

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Lottery employees and family members residing in the same household are prohibited from purchasing or playing lottery tickets and from participating as a worker in charitable gaming events licensed by the bureau (i.e bingo, raffle, etc.)

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No

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If this condition of employment is a problem, please explain why. Otherwise indicate N/A.

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EmployerState of MichiganDepartmentLotteryAddressMSL-HR@michigan.gov101 East HillsdaleLansing, Michigan, 48909ApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email