Departmental Analyst Trainee - P11 - Internal Service Section (ISS)
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Departmental Analyst Trainee - P11 - Internal Service Section (ISS)
Salary
$2,008.00 - $3,146.40 Biweekly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
2301-25-OBI142
Department
Department of State
Opening Date
08/22/2025
Closing Date
9/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
POSITION DUTIES -This position will support the Michigan Department of State's Internal Services Section Work area for Enhanced Services, which processes traditional driver and vehicle Secretary of State transactions internally. The position will establish and review procedures for various positions within the Section, make recommendations for workflow and process improvements to management, including revisions in legislation, policy or procedure. The position will track changes in legislation, policy, and procedure that may impact the work area and communicate this information to the appropriate personnel. The position will work with designated project personnel to identify any changes in process and document changes as a training guide for trainers and staff. The position may serve as a project lead and as the training facilitator for the Section. The position will develop, implement, and review metrics for the Work area.
Position Description - Departmental Analyst 9-P11 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Department Analyst PD ISS.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.
Education and Experience for Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY)
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.
Educational Substitution
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 9 - P11
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
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, Including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
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To be considered for this position, please attach your official college transcript (if applicable), resume, and cover letter to your application.Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of the selection process.
As outlined by Civil Service, an official transcript must bear the applicant's name, college, or university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, or letterhead), date and name of the conferred degree and registrar's signature. Transcripts that do not meet these requirements are considered unofficial. 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.
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 and driving records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.
As part of the Department of State's continued efforts to produce secure driver's licenses and personal identification cards, state law (Public Act 7 of 2008) requires the Department to perform security checks on designated positions. This notice is to inform you that if you are appointed to a Security Checked Position, you must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and continue to meet the requirements for the duration of the position. Employment may be terminated if U.S. Citizenship cannot be verified by the first day of employment. The following documents may be used to verify proof of citizenship*:
Original certified birth certificate issued by a government unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory
Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, or N-561)
Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578)
*Note: Photo identification must be provided. The current legal name and date of birth on the citizenship and identity documents should match. Spelling needs to match exactly. Date of birth needs to be an exact match. If the current legal name is different from the name on the birth certificate, the employee must show legal proof of the name change (i.e. original marriage license, divorce decree or court order).
View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalAnalyst\12505\7.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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 at www.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 daysand 13 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 take 12 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. Please view Student Loan 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 Education and experience qualifications as listed in the posting to qualify at the trainee level.
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
Due to the nature of this position, the Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) conducts comprehensive background checks that will require the candidate to be subjected; and not limited to: driving record and criminal history review, fingerprinting, drug testing, reference checked, and validating documentation to confirm citizenship. Do you accept and comply to these background check requirements?
Yes
No
06
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
07
Please describe your experience researching, writing and editing procedures, manuals and correspondence. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
08
How many years of experience do you have using the Michigan Department of State's CARS computer system?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
More than 3 years
09
Please describe your experience with the Michigan Department of State's CARS program. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".
10
Do you have experience training or coordinating the training of staff in multiple skills or tasks, including the coordination of trainers, training schedules, and training materials/content.
Yes
No
11
Please describe your experience training or coordinating the training of staff in multiple skills or tasks, including the coordination of trainers, training schedules, and training materials/content. If you do not posses this experience, please enter "None".
12
Do you have experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing legislation as it pertains to its impact on state government agencies?
Yes
No
13
Please explain your experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing legislation as it pertains to its impact on state government agencies. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."
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If you qualify for this position by possessing a bachelor's degree, did you remember to upload your official college transcripts to your application? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of the selection process.
Yes
No
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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
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Department of State
Address
SOSEmployment@michigan.gov
P.O. Box 30775
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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