Departmental Specialist 14 - Assistant to Workforce Development Director

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

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity seeks an Assistant to the Director of Workforce Development within LEO’s Office of Employment and Training. The role provides high-level support, responds to complex inquiries, conducts research, and aids in policy, planning, and budget activities to advance workforce initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years’ professional experience, including progressive responsibilities at the P11/12

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years at the experienced (P11) level or one year at the advanced (12) level.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Director in all areas of responsibility.
• Respond to complex inquiries.
• Carry out research and special projects as assigned by the Director.
• Assist in program planning, policy, and procedures development.
• Participate in budget development.
• Oversee the grants acquisition process.
• Represent the Director at various meetings.

Skills

Research

Policy development

Budget development

Grants management

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 assistant to the Director of Workforce Development within LEO’s Office of Employment and Training. The position advises and assists the Director in all areas of responsibility; responds to complex inquiries; carries out research and special projects as assigned by the Director; assists in program planning, policy, and procedures development; participates in budget development; oversees the grants acquisition process; and represents the Director at various meetings.

Position Description Summary

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Education

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

• Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

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