Department of State Aide 6-E8 - Oak Park #142

Job Posting

This listing closes on 7/5/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer: State of Michigan

Salary: $1,753.60 - $2,417.60 Biweekly

Location: Oak Park, MI

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Job Number: 2301-26-BO9182

Department: Department of State

Opening Date: 06/24/2026

Closing Date: 7/5/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

Job Description

Position Duties: This role is all about helping people. You'll work directly with Michigan residents to review their requests, check eligibility, and make sure their applications meet requirements. You'll process a variety of transactions, answer questions, and help customers understand different services and online options. If you like working with people, staying organized, and getting things done accurately and on time, this job gives you a meaningful way to serve your community. Apply today and start building your career with the State of Michigan! Review additional information about the position's responsibilities here: Position Description Dos Aide 6-E8 (Download PDF reader)

Appointment Type/Benefits: This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state. Work Schedule: As a Full-Time position, the incumbent(s) will work a varied schedule of 40+ hours per week. Occasional travel may be required for relief assignments at other branch offices. To be considered for these positions, please be advised that you must be available to work any of the following days/hours during your appointment: Branch Operations Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Note: Employees may be required to work on Saturdays, in accordance with contractual agreements MDOSJOBS

Required Education and Experience

Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience Department of State Aide 6 No specific type or amount is required. Department of State Aide 7 One year of experience equivalent to a Department of State Aide 6. Department of State Aide E8 Two years of experience equivalent to a Department State Aide, including one year equivalent to a Department State Aide 7.

Additional Requirements and Information

You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. 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 AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration. Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

If you are scheduled for an interview based on your application and fail to attend the interview without proper notice (i.e. no call/no show or cancellation without valid reason), you will be removed from the selections process and will be ineligible for consideration of similar positions for the following six months.

CDLKTEX: Pursuant to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement (CMVSE) Act and the requirements established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), this designation requires a nationwide criminal history background check prior to position appointment. The employee, once appointed, is required to successfully complete a formal CDL training course, and knowledge test prior to certification as a CDL Knowledge Test Examiner. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to pass refresher training and examination every four years. SECCHDPOS: Position requires incumbent to be a United States Citizen and pass a thorough background investigation to comply with Public Act 7 of 2008, Public Act 23 of 2008, and the Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Michigan and the Department of Homeland Security.

As part of the Department of State's continued efforts to produce secure driver's licenses and personal identification cards, state law (Public Act 7 of 2008) requires the Department to perform security checks on designated positions. This notice is to inform you that if you are appointed to a Security Checked Position, you must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and continue to meet the requirements for the duration of the position. Employment may be terminated if U.S. Citizenship cannot be verified by the first day of employment. The following documents may be used to verify proof of citizenship*: Original certified birth certificate issued by a government unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory Valid, unexpired U.S. passport Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, or N-561) Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578) *Note: Photo identification must be provided. The current legal name and date of birth on the citizenship and identity documents should match. Spelling needs to match exactly. Date of birth needs to be an exact match. If the current legal name is different from the name on the birth certificate, the employee must show legal proof of the name change (i.e. original marriage license, divorce decree or court order).

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Benefits

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

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 at

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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