Departmental Anaylst 9-P11 - Rural Prosperity Grants Analyst

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO. This position serves as a Grants Program Analyst within the Office of Rural Prosperity, supporting the development, administration, and monitoring of a portfolio of state- and federally-funded grant programs that advance rural economic development, community capacity-building, and infrastructure investment across Michigan. Assignments may be drawn from either state or federal grant programs, or both, depending on office needs; the position requires the flexibility to move between program areas and to apply the applicable state or federal rules, regulations, and reporting requirements to each assignment. The position ensures grant applications, agreements, and performance reports are accurate and submitted timely, supports sub-recipient/grantee compliance, and serves as a point of contact for grantees and partner agencies. This position works closely with rural communities, regional partners, and other LEO offices to ensure grant programs align with ORP's mission and are administered consistent with applicable state and federal requirements.

The official workstation for this position will be the successful candidate’s home. However, it will be necessary to travel for meetings and events. All work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Position Description Summary

Applicants can qualify for this position by meeting ANY of the following:

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and at least one year of professional level experience in the state classified service; or the equivalent of six months of full-time experience as a Senior Executive Management Assistant 11, 13, or 15 in the state classified service.
• 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.
• 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.Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. 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. All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee. All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627. Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf