Salary: $38,169.00 - $51,149.00 Annually
Location : Pontiac, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-162
Department: Probate Court Administration
Opening Date: 06/24/2024
Job Summary

Provides high levels of interpersonal skill and computer ability with a detailed knowledge of department procedures. Provides customer service and in-depth information by communicating with the public, using tact and diplomacy. Is skilled in the operation of Microsoft Office software, document production and with complex Probate Court software applications. Receives and reviews a large amount of paper documents and computer files. Using a computer, searches and retrieves records, inputs data, and compares to source documents to detect errors or omissions and corrects as necessary for complete accuracy. May provide sole support to an operational unit. Exercises judgment and knowledge obtained on the job and takes action to correct unusual deviations. Responsible for posting and scanning documents, break relief cash functions, and balancing. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

• Thoroughly documented work history
• The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

1. Be a high school graduate OR have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test.
2. Have had at least two (2) years of full-time clerical work experience.
3. Pass the total examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
4. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.
Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
College Transcripts If a job offer is made, an official transcript with the award date will be required as part of the hiring process, if applicable Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( Other documents such as reference, cover letter, resume, etc. will not be reviewed.
Oakland County Michigan - YOUR FUTURE IS HERE! Award winning and fiscally responsible County (AAA Bond Rated) government agency invites you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide cutting edge services to the communities we serve. We offer a stable work environment, competitive salaries, a full benefits package, growth opportunities and employee training along with generous tuition reimbursement. We recognize that your hard work and dedication to the communities we serve are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to build a positive work environment. Join us on our journey to continue to make Oakland County a great place to Live, Work and Play.
Overview of Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical,prescription, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for all eligible employees, with minimal employee cost.
• Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts where employees can place pre-tax dollars into an account to be used for health care or dependent care related expenses.
• There is also a comprehensive retirement package in which all Eligible employees are enrolled in a defined contribution plan (401a) with a County match; also the ability to participate in a deferred compensation plan (457).
• Ample time-off for all employees, including 11 to 13 paid holidays per year, five personal leave days, one floating holiday, 10 vacation days within the first year (amount of vacation days increase over tenure).
• Annual Leave Buy Back is offered once a year to all eligible employees with 60 (or more) annual leave hours in the bank. This program offers interested employees the option to "cash out" annual leave hours in order to receive a payout. Employees can "cash out" a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours.
• Parental Leave is available for all full-time employees who have completed six (6) months of County service. Employees will receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their current salary. Parental Leave can be utilized for both the birth and adoption of a child.
• Affordable on-site child care for infants to five years old for children of County employees; also provides a school-age summer camp program.

Employee Health and Wellness Benefits:

• The mission of the OakFit Wellness Program is to assist Oakland County employees, retirees and dependents in taking ownership of their health and wellness in order to improve quality of life, enhance productivity, and stabilize long-term employee/employer health care costs. There are a wide variety of programs offered, including weight management, exercise, Tobacco Cessation, and various educational workshops. OakFit also offers annual on-site health screenings. Employees and dependents have access to the OakFit website offering a wealth of resources including webinars, a recipe page and other informational topics. Employees can also see upcoming events posted on the Wellness calendar and subscribe to Wellness Program email updates.

Professional Development:

• Our tuition reimbursement program assists eligible employees seeking to improve their educational qualifications in subjects and fields directly related to the County's operations, activities and objectives.
• The County's Human Resources Department provides in-house professional development training to employees across departments, including programs ranging from conflict management to grammar skills. Employees may also have opportunities to attend job-related conferences/seminars.
• The County's Information Technology Department provides basic to advanced job-related computer software training to employees.

Other Benefits:

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered confidentially to you or your family members. At no cost to you, the program supports with mental health counseling, work/life resources and more.
• The Employee Service Award Program recognizes employees for years of service and educational achievement.

To view full-time new hire benefits, please click the following link:
01

Do you have work experience working with confidential or sensitive information?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have 2 or more years of full time clerical experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have work experience (select all that apply)?

• Answering
• Cashiering
• Copying
• Customer Service
• Data Entry
• Filing
• None of the above

04

Do you have reasonable ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, data base, email, and Internet software?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience using the following office equipment?

• Computer
• Fax Machines
• Printers
• Scanners
• Multi-Line Phone
• None of the above

Required Question