Executive Secretary - Office of Economic Development

This position serves as the Executive Secretary for the Administrator of the Office of Economic Development (OED), providing management support and coordinating office activities. Provide administrative support where interpretations and decisions requiring knowledge of administrator’s viewpoints and independent judgment in making decisions are required. Act as a liaison between the Administrator and bureau staff, department staff, and governmental agencies. Perform secretarial duties which require a high degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, and a wide range of knowledge of the office and department’s goals and functions.

The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Executive Secretary E10 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Executive Secretary E10 position description
• All about MDOT

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The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from  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.

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Five years 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, including two years equivalent to advanced (8) level administrative support work, Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8; or, one year equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9.

To be considered for this position you must:

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.  for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
• Attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

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MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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 have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac.