Departmental Analyst 9-P11 - Smoke Free Air Law Inspection & Program Analyst

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Departmental Analyst to support the Smoke Free Air Law program. The role involves responding to questions from exempt businesses, preparing renewal affidavits, and reviewing documents for compliance.

You will update program procedures, handle FOIA requests, coordinate with legal and local agencies, and conduct statewide inspections. Hybrid work within state guidelines may be considered.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
• Departmental Analyst 9 requires no specific type or amount of experience.
• Departmental Analyst 10 requires one year of professional experience.
• Departmental Analyst P11 requires two years of professional experience, including one year at the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Responsibilities

• Respond to exempt businesses questions and required communication.
• Prepare annual renewal affidavits and review renewals for compliance.
• Update program procedures and respond to FOIA requests and inquiries.
• Coordinate with MDHHS staff, Legal Services, and external agencies.
• Provide inspections across the state when needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree (any major)

No specific experience required for Dept Analyst 9

One year of professional experience for Dept Analyst 10

Two years of professional experience incl. one year at intermediate (10) level

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This Departmental Analyst position works in the Michigan Smoke Free Air Law (SFAL) Program that is statutorily required in Part 126 Public Act 188. This position is responsible for work including responding to exempt businesses questions and required communication, preparing annual renewal affidavits, sales and transfer affidavits and reviewing renewal affidavits to determine if they meet requirements of statute. This position is responsible for updating and creating program procedures, responding to FOIA requests, legislative inquiries, and other assignments and inquiries. This position is responsible for the statutory complaint process which includes communication with the complainant and the business to determine if they are complying and documentation. This position is responsible for the Michigan State Police contract, assigning work, approving invoices and the reporting process. This position works closely with Smoke Free Air Law Program staff, MDHHS Legal Services, the Attorney General’s office, local government offices, local law enforcement and the Tobacco Section policy staff. Building and maintaining partnerships is essential for this position. This position provides inspections across the state as needed.

Part 126 of Public Act 188 is a public health law to ensure employees of regulated facilities, and the public are protected from the dangerous health effects of secondhand smoke exposure. This position works with people from many backgrounds, cultures, and people who speak English as a second language. All constituents must be respected, communicated with patience and clarity. This position serves the goal of protecting residents from secondhand smoke; support the understanding of the SFAL protections and requirements; increasing compliance with the SFAL through education and support as well as limit setting of what is legally required.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:

Education for Departmental Analyst 9-P11

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Departmental Analyst 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Departmental Analyst 10

One year of professionalexperience.

Departmental Analyst P11

Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

The physical location of this position is Elliot Larson Building, 320 S. Walnut, Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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