Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11/12 (Workforce Prgms Coordinator) Office of Organizational Dvlp

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Departmental Analyst to support its workforce program funding requirements. This role involves managing the funding process, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a bachelor's degree, with opportunities for remote work and flexible schedules. Join a recognized employer known for its positive employee engagement and contribute to impactful transportation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major is required.
• Experience in managing budgets and federal compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the 504E funding process and liaise with FHWA.
• Monitor workforce program budgets and collaborate on funding plans.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Budget Management

Federal Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This position provides support for MDOT’s workforce program funding requirement including serving as a liaison with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position is responsible for managing the 504E funding process and develops and submits funding scope documents to FHWA. Additionally, this position monitors workforce program budgets, submits and approves scopes through JobNet and Phase Initiator (PI), and collaborates with the Bureau of Transportation Planning on funding plans. This position also supports the Transportation Development and Recruitment Program (TDRP).

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced(12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Departmental Analyst 12 Position Description
• Departmental Analyst 9-P11 Position Description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

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.

Education for Departmental Analyst 9-12
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience for Departmental Analyst 9-12

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.

Departmental Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Education and Experience for Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.

OR

Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.

OR

Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.

OR

Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

OR

One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

*Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate's degree or two years of college.

Educational Substitution
College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 9 - 12

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.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach a document, no more than 1 page in length, describing your approach to staying organized, structuring programs, and ensuring compliance with federal requirements in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Failure to attach this document to your application may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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

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 have questions related to this posting, please contact Kelsea Cole at [e-mail].