Departmental Analyst Trainee - P11 - Filing & Canvassing Section

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Departmental Analyst Trainee - P11 - Filing & Canvassing Section

Salary

$47,923.20 - $77,916.80 Annually

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

2301-24-BOE021

Department

Department of State

Opening Date

05/14/2024

Closing Date

5/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

POSITION DUTIES - This position will work to improve integrity and transparency in state government by enforcing the disclosure of finances of candidates and elected officials in state government. This person will review financial reports that may expose potential conflicts of interests of those serving in positions of authority. This position serves as the Financial Disclosure Filings Analyst within the Bureau of Elections, Michigan Department of State. The Section is responsible for administering and enforcing the Personal Financial Disclosure Act, Lobbyist Registration Act, and Michigan Election Law. The Analyst will support the Section's functions through research and analysis of disclosure reports, personal finance statements, and lobby expenditure reports, with emphasis on working to address deficiencies and correct noncompliant filings and take enforcement actions when required. This position will also develop and update training materials and user manuals; and providing training to the regulated community.

Position Description - Departmental Analyst 9-P11 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/BOE021PD.pdf)

If this position is filled at the Trainee level, the job duties listed in the position description will be in a learning capacity for a period of time.

APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Departmental Analyst 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Departmental Analyst 10

One year of professional experience.

Departmental Analyst P11

Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Alternate Education and Experience

Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification. OR

Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.

OR

Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.

OR

Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

OR

One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

*Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate’s degree or two years of college.

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.

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.

View the entire job specification at:Departmental Analyst Trainee - P11 (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf?rev=150369c78c8345d7b23556ec154300b5)

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 atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper 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 take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately 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.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service. OR Qualify based on the alternate education and experience for the trainee level listed in the posting.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none".

  03

  Are you related to anyone working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If you answered "yes" to question #3, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #3, please enter "none"

  05

  Do you have experience ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, contracts or program requirements?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Please describe your experience ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, contracts or program requirements. If you do not possess this experience, please type "none".

  07

  Do you have experience working with government officials or legislative staff, the general public or election officials?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Please describe your experience working with government officials or legislative staff, the general public or election officials. If you do not possess this experience, please type "none".

  09

  Please describe a time at work when you identified a need and initiated action to address it on your own. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."

  10

  How many years of experience do you have with the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, Lobby Registration Act, and Michigan Election Law?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year - 3 years

• 3 years - 5 years

• More than 5 years

  11

  Please describe your experience with the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, Lobby Registration Act and Michigan Election Law. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

  12

  How many years of experience do you have researching, writing and editing procedures, manuals and correspondence?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year - 3 years

• 3 years - 5 years

• More than 5 years

  13

  Please describe your experience researching, writing and editing procedures, manuals and correspondence. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

  14

  If you qualify for this position by possessing a bachelor's degree, did you remember to upload your official college transcripts to your application?

• Yes

• No

  15

  Are you a current BOE Employee or Contractor?

• Yes

• No

  16

  Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS. Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years

• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

• I have received an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years

• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years

• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Department of State

Address

SOSEmployment@michigan.gov

P.O. Box 30775

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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