Departmental Specialist 13

Position is being filled through a limited-term appointment which may last up to two years with an opportunity to be extended but with no guarantee.

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

This Departmental Specialist 13 - Limited Term position will be responsible for administration and management of the Michigan Incarcerated Veterans In-reach Program (MIVIP), as well as other grant projects or initiatives serving the veteran population throughout the state. The position will serve as a resident expert on programs and initiatives administered within the section.

This position has statewide responsibility for the fiscal and programmatic administration of the MIVIP and other programs and initiatives administered within the section.  This position is responsible for analyzing and interpreting federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to the state's employment and training programs in support of veterans' employment services. The position will oversee the activities related to these projects; manage all phases of grant activity including application, budgeting, reporting, performance, and closeout; provides input to Agency leadership on policies, procedures, guidelines, processes, and systems based on the Agency's mission; and builds partnerships with key stakeholders to conduct and enhance initiatives.

Position DescriptionEducation

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Salary for this position is entirely federally funded.  Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience, identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service that are represented by subclass codes, will be accepted for classified, professional experience equivalent to the P11-level and above. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO.  For more information regarding official transcripts, click here (Download PDF reader).

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).  Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials.  Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

View the entire job specification at:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalSpecialist_12523_7.pdf