Departmental Specialist 13 - Legal Policy Specialist
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Departmental Specialist 13 - Legal Policy Specialist
Salary
$31.99 - $47.75 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-26-EXEC-001
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
10/23/2025
Closing Date
11/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
The Legal Policy Specialist will perform legal research for the department. Will draft referrals for assistance by Attorney General's (AG) office when legal research question is beyond the scope of the position. Will serve as the Regulatory Affairs and Hearings Officer for the department. Will be responsible for reviewing all contracts, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Memorandums of Agreement (MOA), Data Sharing Agreements, and Cooperative Agreements for the department. Will provide legal assistance to the department's tribal liaison as needed to assist in negotiations and consultations with tribal governments. Position's work will include being familiar with all official agreements and decrees between the state and tribal governments. Person in this position will participate in meetings to support or on behalf of the Director of the Legislative and Legal Affairs Office (LLAO) as requested by the director of LLAO.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Legal%20Policy%20Specialist_updated%20PD.pdf)
This position may be eligible for an alternate remote work location, such as from home, at least part of the year per department policy.
Required writing assignment: There have been times in the past when the department has accessed state owned lands via a handshake agreement that allowed the state to cross private lands owned by the neighboring private property owners to perform management activities on the publicly owned lands. If the department were to consider moving to a formal easement for these situations, what are the various easement choices available and which @type should the department explore first?
Required Education and Experience
Education
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.
Additional Requirements and Information
The State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career employees that include medical, dental and vision coverage, along with paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and much more. Click the following link to learn more.
State of Michigan - Employee Benefits
View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalSpecialist\12523\7.pdf
Please also attach a cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
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.
You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcript. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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DEPSPL - 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.
Yes
No
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DEPSPL - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a Juris Doctorate Degree? If so, please attach a copy of your official college/higher education transcript(s).
Yes
No
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If you possess a Juris Doctorate Degree, are you a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan?
Yes
No
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How many years of experience do you have with the review, promulgation and implementation of administrative rules?
None
1 to 4 years
More than 4 years
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Please explain your experience with the review, promulgation and implementation of administrative rules.
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How many years of experience do you have with the review and research of legal issues?
None
1 to 4 years
More than 4 years
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Please explain your experience with the review and research of legal issues.
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How many years of experience do you have with public policy or legal writing?
None
1 to 4 years
More than 4 years
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Please explain your experience with public policy or legal writing.
11
Do you have any experience working with the Michigan Legislature?
Yes
No
12
Please describe your experience working with the Michigan Legislature.
13
Have you attached a cover letter, resume, official transcripts, and at least three (3) references?
Yes
No
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Did you attach the required writing assignment listed on the job posting?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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