Department Analyst 9-P11 / 12 - Technology & Systems Unit
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Department Analyst 9-P11 / 12 - Technology & Systems Unit
Salary
$25.85 - $43.73 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7901-26-BFA-001
Department
Agriculture and Rural Development
Opening Date
03/06/2026
Closing Date
3/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
About this Position:
Departmental Analyst 9-P11:
This position serves as a Departmental Analyst to provide IT (information technology) support for the Technology and Systems Unit by evaluating program quality and effectiveness through uniformity in technology and data management. The position provides analytical and technical services for the dairy electronic inspection system (DORIS), and complex reporting of bureau data, and supports bureau / division processes and procedures related to equipment and technology for existing staff, as well as incoming new and departing staff. This position is responsible for professional research and analysis assignments and requires initiative and independent decision-making as well as technical aptitude in the areas of applications, systems, auditing and reporting.
Position Description - Departmental Analyst 9-P11 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD%20Dept%20Analyst%209-P11%20-%20IT%20%20Systems%20Unit.pdf)
Departmental Analyst 12:
This position serves as the recognized IT technical resource expert and point of contact for oversight of electronic inspection system, DORIS (Dairy Online Regulatory Inspection System), including troubleshooting, system enhancements, system testing, development and presentation of system training, enhancement requests, system maintenance, warranty and tech support, finding and tracking system issues and bugs, and facilitating system issue resolutions. This position also serves as a technical advisor resource for facilitating IT hardware and software coordination, and user support for the Dairy, Feed, and Produce Division; as well as, researches and analyzes system issues and emerging technology and recommends system fixes, enhancements, software, hardware, peripherals and system upgrades related to program initiatives and needs and to support the overall IT function and needs for the division.
Position Description - Departmental Analyst 12 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD-Dept%20Analyst%2012.pdf)
This position may offer some agreed upon remote work arrangement.
About MDARD:
MDARD is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.
More About MDARD:
MDARD partners with the food and agriculture industry to assure a safe, wholesome and abundant food supply; grow our state's economy; and improve the lives of Michigan citizens. These are the primary reasons we do the work we do, and we take great pride in doing our jobs well.
MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.
MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.
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.
Additional Requirements and Information
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.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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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.
02
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. Please attach a copy of your DD214.
Yes
No
03
How many years of professional customer service experience do you possess?
None
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
More than 5 years
04
Please describe your experience providing technology training or technical support. If you do not possess this @type of experience, please @type 'none'.
05
Please select the technology applications in which you are proficient or advanced in using:
Document Management (such as SharePoint)
Data Visualization Tools (such as Power BI)
Workflow Automation (such as Power Automate
Tele-Video Conferencing (such as Microsoft Teams)
Database (such as Microsoft Access)
Project Management Software (such as JIRA)
FIRST - Food Inspection Regulatory System Technology
DORIS - Dairy Online Regulatory Inspection System
RADAR - Research Analysis Delivery and Reporting
SIGMA Procurement
ITAM - IT Asset Management
MiID - Active Directory Provisioning
Exchange Admin Center
MiSAP - Michigan Security Accreditation & Process
None of the Above
06
Are you currently an MDARD Bureau of Food Safety and Animal Health (BFSAH) employee?
Yes
No
07
Did you remember to attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (including degree and date conferred) to your application? Failure to do so may result in being screened out.
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Agriculture and Rural Development
Address
525 West Allegan Street
mda-hr-resumes@michigan.gov
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/careers
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