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General Office Assistant 5-E7 - Mail Support (Lansing) -BOS

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient.  We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.  For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

General Office Assistant 5-E7
Process incoming and outgoing mail (including freight) within the assigned mailroom. Distribute mail and freight and provide backup to other Downtown Lansing locations. Preform essential functions of other unit GOA staff when they are absent.

Please review the Position Description and Job Specification for this position.

To be considered for this position you must:
  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application.  Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Requirements

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. 

Qualifications


Position Location:  The physical location of this position is 320 S. Walnut Street Lansing.  This position does report full time in person.  

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. 

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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Date Posted
07/24/2026
Job Reference
4301-26-BOS-009-FILL
Organization
Health and Human Services - Central Office
Location
Lansing, MI
Category
Administrative
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