Departmental Specialist 13

Departmental Specialist 13

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Departmental Specialist 13

Salary

$31.99 - $47.75 Hourly

Location

Various, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

1501-26MD-FMS1

Department

Civil Rights

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

This position functions as the staff specialist and subject matter expert responsible for the ongoing development of all internal and external applications and technology for the department. This includes CRIS, MDCR Public Portal and other systems supporting the work of all MDCR divisions. This position is responsible for the design of software, and writes and coordinates the testing of software and hardware applications that are on shared platforms within MDCR. Position is expected to collaborate with departmental managers, trainers and support staff to create written processes/operating procedures.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/MDCR Data Systems Specialist PD.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

This position generally requires possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and four years of professional experience. Specific information on the education and experience required for the position is in thejob specifications for the Departmental Specialist class. (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalSpecialist.pdf)

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach your resume, cover letter, and applicable official transcripts to your application.

An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as "Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.

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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DEPSPL - Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree or higher in any major; OR at least one year of professional experience in the state of Michigan classified service? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.

• Yes

• No

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DEPSPL - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience?

• Yes

• No

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How many years of experience do you have working for the State of Michigan?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 -2 years

• 3 -5 years

• 5 or more years

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How many years of experience do you possess in working with Microsoft Dynamic 365?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 -2 years

• 3 -5 years

• 5 or more years

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Describe your experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365. If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have developing training materials for system applications and providing training for system application use?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 -2 years

• 3 -5 years

• 5 or more years

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Please describe your experience developing training materials for system applications and providing training for system application use. If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have gathering, analyzing, and documenting business needs from a group of stakeholders?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 -2 years

• 3 - 5 years

• 5 or more years

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Please describe your experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business needs from a group of stakeholders. If you do not possess this experience, please answer N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have coordinating and conducting system application functionality testing?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 -2 years

• 3 - 5 years

• 5 or more years

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Please describe your experience coordinating and conducting system application functionality testing. If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have working with Power BI?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 -2 years

• 3 -5 years

• 5 or more years

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Please describe your experience working with Power BI, including building dashboards and reports. If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A.

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Did you attach a cover letter and resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Civil Rights

Address

400 S. Pine Street, P.O. Box 30002

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

800-788-1766

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