Departmental Specialist 13 Full Time NEW

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This position will serve as the Administrative Assistant to the Field Services Division Director (FSDD) for the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) responsible for delivery of services to customers throughout the State of Michigan. This position will assist in overseeing 7 field offices covering all 83 counties in the state. FSD serves five programs within the bureau including Vocational Rehabilitation/Supported Employment, Preemployment Transition Services, which is also part of the Vocational Rehabilitations program, two Independent Living programs, and Youth Low Vision.

Key responsibilities of this position include facilitating communication between the FSDD, all division staff, the BSBP Executive Team, and partners; leading administrative support within the division through training, guidance, or as a resource on all division tasks and the division strategic plan; facilitating or scheduling meetings, events, or coordinating conference attendance; and project and data support including collaborating with other BSBP team members, analyzing data pulls, ensuring the division is meeting both Federal and State mandates and identifying areas of improvement.

Administrative tasks on behalf of the FSDD will include assisting in preparing documents and spreadsheets that provide information and education on division budgetary items; working with FSD managers on hiring processes; Participating in identifying and drafting procedure and training needs; facilitating all aspects of email and correspondence; and daily administrative tasks to keep the division efficient.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the FSD and requires an individual that is proactive and organized, with advanced skills in the area of technical application, communication, and decision making.

Position Description

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Required Education And Experience

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.

Additional Requirements And Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. 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. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here .

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.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.