Departmental Specialist 13 - Engagement Specialist

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is seeking an Engagement Specialist to oversee statewide stakeholder engagement for the Community and Worker Economic Transition Office. You will lead community events, facilitate meetings with staff and partners, and liaison between the Office and other agencies.

You will advise on outreach and economic transition strategy, provide status updates to the Advisory Committee, and build lasting relationships across Michigan while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major or equivalent state service experience.
• Experience at P11 level or higher (advanced level) in state service is considered.
• Official transcripts or credentials must be provided when applying.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide stakeholder engagement initiatives for the Community and Worker Economic Transition Office.
• Facilitate meetings with Office staff and external partner organizations; liaison with other LEO units and SOM agencies.
• Advise the Office Director on outreach and economic transition strategy; prepare status updates for the Advisory Committee.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Meeting facilitation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 an Engagement Specialist and has sole responsibility for the statewide stakeholder engagement for the Community and Worker Economic Transition Office. Leads key stakeholder engagement initiatives, which include conducting regular community engagement events, facilitating meetings with Office staff and external partner organizations and serving as a liaison between Office staff and other LEO units or SOM agencies. Leads activities to support the tracking and implementation of forward-looking recommendations included in Michigan's Statewide Economic Transition Strategy along with the Office Director and other designated staff. Advises the Office Director on outreach, engagement, and economic transition strategy recommendations. Provide status updates to Advisory Committee. Builds, strengthens, and maintains positive relationships between the Office and key stakeholders. This individual will influence and contribute to reports for the Office Director, LEO, Governor's Office, legislators, and/or external stakeholders.

This position works collaboratively with members of cross-functional teams encompassing Office staff, as well as community, industry and governmental partners, and other SOM departments, agencies, bureaus, etc. to successfully execute the Office mission.

The official workstation for this position will be the successful candidate's home. However, this is a field position that requires daily/frequent travel within the State. 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:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major OR at least one year of professional experience in the State of Michigan classified service AND four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
• The equivalent of six months of full-time experience as a Senior Executive Management Assistant 15 in the state classified service.

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.

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.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalSpecialist.pdf