Communications Representative 9-P11 (Internal Communications and Web Analyst)
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Communications Representative 9-P11 (Internal Communications and Web Analyst)
Salary
$25.85 - $40.51 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Limited Term (position has expiration date)
Job Number
7601-26-IMD-001
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date
02/19/2026
Closing Date
3/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
This position is responsible for researching, writing, and posting content related to internal communications on the department's employee SharePoint site, Inside EGLE. This position keeps a pulse on happenings, activities, and news that would be of interest to all EGLE staff and works to effectively share that information through Inside EGLE. This position is also part of the overall central web team. In that role, the position is responsible for posting and editing content to the department's public website using the State of Michigan's Content Management System. This position works closely with the central web team, web liaisons, and the Executive Office communications team.
This is a 2-year limited term position.
The selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person) or a fully remote work schedule (with occasional travel to their official work location). Employees approved for schedules that include remote work must complete that work within Michigan. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. When working remote, employees must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access. Details regarding work location and schedule options for this position may be discussed during the interview process.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/760126IMD001PD.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, public relations or a related field.
Experience
Communications Representative 9
No specific @type or amount is required.
Communications Representative 10
One year of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative 9.
Communications Representative P11
Two years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative, including one year equivalent to a Communications Representative 10.
Alternate Education and Experience
Alternative Education and Experience
Communications Representative 9
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of coursework in the following areas: English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, marketing, or public relations, AND two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/CommunicationsRepresentative.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
01
COMNREP - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, public relations or a related field. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement. OR Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of coursework in the following areas: English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, marketing, or public relations, AND two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement. OR Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
Yes
No
02
COMNREP - Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials.
One to two years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials.
Two to three years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials.
Three to four years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials.
Four to five years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials.
At least five years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials.
03
Do you have experience in writing, journalism, communications, advertising, communication arts, or a related field?
Yes
No
04
How many years of experience do you have researching, writing, and editing content for internal and/or external audiences?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
More than 5 years
05
If you indicated you had experience with researching and writing content, please briefly describe your experience.
06
Do you have experience proofreading and editing written content?
Yes
No
07
Please describe your experience as a writer, including the @types of writing you have done and where your writing has been published. (Enter None or N/A if no experience in this area)
08
How many years of experience do you have of working with a web Content Management System (CMS)?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
More than 5 years
09
If you indicated you had experience with a web Content Management System (CMS), please briefly describe your experience.
10
Are you familiar with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)?
Yes
No
11
If you indicated you had experience with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), please briefly describe your experience.
12
Please select all software / platforms you have experience with:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
SharePoint
Sitecore
Adobe Acrobat Pro
GovDelivery
None of the above
13
QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Address
525 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/careers
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