Departmental Analyst 12 – Child Welfare Policy and Legislation Section (Policy Analyst-Adoption)

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This position functions as a senior analyst within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Child Welfare Policy and Legislation section for Children’s Protective Services. The senior analyst will be responsible for ensuring policy objectives related to Children’s Protective Services are met. This position is also responsible for legislative analysis and drafting of statewide communications.

Position Description

Job Specification

To Be Considered For This Position You Must

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on “Apply” in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should 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: Instructions

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.

Experience

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

Additional Requirements And Information

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.

Position Location/Remote Office: The office location for this position is at 235 S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (remote/office). Selected candidates who have been approved to work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Responsibilities

If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.

• 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.

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.

For information about this specific position, please email Laurie Phelps at [email protected].

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