Welcome to the Department of State.  As a new employee to the department, there are many questions you may have.  This site is to assist you in answering some of your questions.  Once you start working, you will have access to our intranet site that will open up a whole new vault of information that will be available to you.  Until then, please take a look at the following.  If you don't see what you are looking for, give us a call, we will be happy to assist you.  You can reach the Office of Human Resources by calling (517) 335-6500.  We look forward to meeting you at your personal orientation.

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Department of State Information:

• Mission
• Employee Handbook

Organization Charts:

• State of Michigan

• Department of State

State Government Information:

• "Working for Michigan" brochure

• Civil Service Rules and Regulations

Insurance Information:

• Civil Service Employee Orientation Links