Resource Analyst 9-P11/12 (Intercounty Drains Program)
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Resource Analyst 9-P11/12 (Intercounty Drains Program)
Salary
$25.03 - $45.86 Hourly
Location
To Be Determined - TBD, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7901-25-AGD-020
Department
Agriculture and Rural Development
Opening Date
03/13/2026
Closing Date
3/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
Resource Analyst 9-P11
This position provides support to the Intercounty Drain Program of the Food and Agriculture Business Development Division of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Under the direction of the program manager, the position represents MDARD's Director as a Deputy serving as Chair of Intercounty Drainage Boards established under the Drain Code, P.A. 40 of 1956 as amended. The position will assist members of county drain commissioners with procedures that apply to the administration of intercounty drain drainage districts and chair Intercounty Drainage Board meetings. The position will inspect proposed and ongoing drainage infrastructure projects, focusing on maintenance and 197 projects, assisting governmental officials and private landowners on surface water drainage, soil conservation, watershed management, and soil erosion and sedimentation control practices.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ICD%20Resource%20Analyst%209-P11_03042026.pdf)
Resource Analyst 12
This position serves as a recognized resource for petition projects involving fewer than three counties, excluding any projects involved in Chapters 13 and 21 within the Intercounty Drain Program of the Agriculture Development Bureau of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Under the direction of the program manager, the position represents MDARD's Director as a Deputy serving as Chair of Intercounty Drainage Boards established under the Drain Code, P.A. 40 of 1956 as amended. The position will assist county drain commissioners, their staff and members of the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners with procedures that apply to the administration of intercounty drainage districts and chair Intercounty Drainage Board meetings. The position will inspect proposed and ongoing drainage infrastructure projects, assisting governmental officials and private landowners on surface water drainage, soil conservation, watershed management and soil erosion and sedimentation control practices.
The decision process administered by this position affects the lands and people in less than three counties for the determination of storm water and sanitary sewer infrastructure necessary to provide drainage and flood control to agricultural land, residential and commercial real estate for the protection of the public health, convenience, or welfare to be constructed and/or maintained.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDSeniorICDAnalyst.pdf)
This position will have a home workstation.
About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (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.
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 a physical, biological, or natural resource science, resource management, resource planning, engineering, or a related field.
Experience
Resource Analyst 9
No specific @type or amount is required.
Resource Analyst 10
One year of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources.
Resource Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including one year equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
Resource Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including one year equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application . 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 transcripts. 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.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/ResourcesAnalyst.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.
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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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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RESRALT - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in a physical, biological, or natural resource science, resource management, resource planning, engineering, or a related field? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
02
RESRALT - Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land and water resources.
One to two years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land and water resources.
Two to three years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land and water resources.
At least three years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land and water resources.
03
How many years of experience do you possess communicating or interacting with the public?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
More than 5 years
04
Do you have experience with returning phone calls and emails that may request additional information from members outside the organization and from the general public?
Yes
No
05
How many years of experience do you have working with elected public officials such as drain commissioners, water resource commissioners, or public works commissioners?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
More than 4 years
06
How many years of experience do you have working with MCL - Act 40 of 1956, The Drain Code of 1956?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
More than 5 years
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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