Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-12

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

About The Position

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), we are dedicated to fostering a positive, professional, and supportive work environment that values diversity and promotes respect for all employees and the public. Our department connects businesses with expertise and innovative solutions to drive growth, build communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism, and attract talent to fill Michigan's opportunities. This position will serve as an E&T liaison, recognized resource, and key advisor for centralized services, focusing on records management, subpoenas, regulatory rules, legislative affairs and reporting, process improvement, and serving as Employment and Training’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator. The incumbent will be the lead analyst for establishing, reviewing, and implementing internal business policies, processes, procedures, and standards within the division to enhance continuous process improvement and customer experience. They will make recommendations for improving internal efficiency and service delivery and lead or support implementation efforts. Additionally, this position will provide back-up support for the bureau’s Agency and Security Officer functions, including continuity, system security plans, and data sharing agreements and their compliance.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
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.
Departmental Analyst 12: Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY): 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.
Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 9 - 12: Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

Nice To Haves

College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as E&T liaison, recognized resource, and key advisor for centralized services focused on records management, subpoenas, regulatory rules and legislative affairs and reporting, process improvement efforts.
Serve as Employment and Training’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator.
Serve as the lead analyst for establishing, reviewing and implementing internal business policies, processes, procedures and standards within the division that are focused on continuous process improvement and customer experience.
Make appropriate recommendations for improving internal efficiency and service delivery and lead and/or support implementation efforts.
Provide back-up support for the bureau’s Agency and Security Officer’s functions – including continuity, system security plans and data sharing agreements and their compliance.

Benefits

The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO.
A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above.
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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.
If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
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