State of Michigan Hiring for Departmental Analyst 9-12 (Grant Coordinator) Office of Economic Development at Lansing, Michigan Full Time

Departmental Analyst 9-12 (Grant Coordinator) Office of Economic Development

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Departmental Analyst 9-12 (Grant Coordinator) Office of Economic Development

Salary

$23.90 – $40.44 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

5901-23-Exec-OED-3-DA-9-12-SE

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

10/16/2023

Closing Date

11/12/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

This position functions as a an analyst for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) and other grant programs as assigned within the Office of Economic Development (OED). The position is responsible for the development, implementation, and close out of TAP and TEDF grants. The grant applicants and projects are complex and require coordination among local desires and program requirements and constraints. The position leads development and implementation of unique and complex projects, processes and develops program reports, summaries, and papers. In addition, this position functions as the lead department representative for complex departmental, statewide, or cross-departmental coordination efforts. These duties are of a complex nature, requiring knowledge of, and experience in, the application of OED and department policies and procedures, programs, and the related rules and regulations.

The “Salary” listed above is range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

• Departmental Analyst 9-P11 Position Details (http://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDDEPTANALYSTGRANTOCT2023.pdf)

• Departmental Analyst 12 Position Details

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Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visitwww.michigan.gov/mdcs/employeebenefitsorwww.michigan.gov/orsstatedc.

Forbes has ranked the State of Michigan in theTop 10 of America’s Best Employers for New Grads (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-new-grads/?sh=38046fab203a) and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services.

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.

Departmental Analyst 12

Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Alternate Education and Experience

Departmental Analyst 9

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.

Additional Requirements and Information

View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalAnalyst_12505_7.pdf

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach a cover letter and resume to your application.

• Attach a maximum one-page response describing the role of a Grant Coordinator in competitive grant program. Include this document as an attachment titled “Grant Coordinator Role”.

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://aice-eval.org/members/)

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Staci Erickson [email protected].

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. In 2022,Forbesranked the State of Michigan in theTop 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-new-grads/?sh=5be036b2203a) and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. 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: 11/14/2022

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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?

• Yes

• No

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  DEPTALT – 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 level experience in the state classified service. OR the 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.

• Yes

• No

  03

  DEPTALT – Please select your level of experience.

• None to one year of professional experience.

• One to two years of professional experience.

• Two to three years of professional experience.

• At least three years of professional experience.

  04

  Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation employee?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (i.e. Department of Corrections, Department of Transportation, etc.).

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you possess a valid driver’s license?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Do you have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Planning, Public Administration, Political Science, Geographic Information Systems, or Economics?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Do you have experience managing complex projects?

• Yes

• No

  09

  If you answered yes to having experience managing complex projects, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If you answered no, type N/A.

  10

  Do you have experience working with and building relationships with local governments, economic development agencies, private industries or consultants?

• Yes

• No

  11

  If you answered yes to having experience working with and building relationships with local governments, economic development agencies, private industries or consultants, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If you answered no, type N/A.

  12

  Do you have experience developing and implementing program policies, goals, guidelines and strategies?

• Yes

• No

  13

  If you answered yes to having experience developing and implementing program policies, goals, guidelines and strategies, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If you answered no, type N/A.

  14

  Do you have experience interpreting or implementing laws, regulations and/or procedures?

• Yes

• No

  15

  If you answered yes to having experience interpreting or implementing laws, regulations, and/or procedures, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If you answered no, type N/A.

  16

  Do you have experience developing and monitoring project budgets?

• Yes

• No

  17

  If you answered yes to having experience developing and monitoring project budgets, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If you answered no, type N/A.

  18

  Do you have experience conducting meetings?

• Yes

• No

  19

  If you answered yes to having experience conducting meetings, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If you answered no, type N/A.

  20

  Do you have experience in public speaking?

• Yes

• No

  21

  If you answered yes to having experience in public speaking please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If you answered no, type N/A.

  22

  Do you possess knowledge of traffic operations, road construction, or roadway design principles?

• Yes

• No

  23

  If you answered yes to having knowledge of traffic operations, road construction, or roadway design principles, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If you answered no, type N/A.

  24

  Do you have experience in reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing site plans, civil design plans, aerial photography, and/or spatial analysis?

• Yes

• No

  25

  If you answered yes to having experience in reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing site plans, civil design plans, aerial photography, and/or spatial analysis, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If you answered no, type N/A.

  26

  In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

  27

  Did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts may result in you being screened out of the process.

• Yes

• No

• Not applicable

  28

  Did you attach a maximum one-page response describing the role of a Grant Coordinator in a competitive grant program? Include this document as an attachment titled “Grant Coordinator Role”. Failure to attach the response may result in you being screened out of the process.

• Yes

• No

  29

  Did you attach the following documents: Official transcripts (if applicable), resume, cover letter, and Grant Coordinator Role attachment? Failure to attach the documents may result in you being screened out of the process.

• Yes

• No

  30

  MDOT – Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)

• State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com

• LinkedIn

• College/University Career Services Office or website

• Twitter

• Facebook

• Indeed

• Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)

• Michigan Works! Agency

• Career Fair

• GovDelivery

• Billboard

• Employee Referral

• Veterans Organization

• Government Jobs

• Diversity Jobs

• recruitics

• ZipRecruiter

• Other

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State of Michigan

Address

400 South Pine Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

(800) 788-1766

State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Website

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