Departmental Specialist 14 (Administrative Assistant)

Job Description

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The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employerhere.

This position participates in, oversees, and directs a variety of activities designed to provide monitoring, research, and analysis for the purpose of evaluation, assessment, change, planning, development and implementation of programs and services for prisoners and staff associated with the operation of facilities throughout the Department. Designs methods and collects, coordinates, and interprets information and data received from facilities. Uses this information to develop and recommend changes within CFA. This position serves as the liaison for the Operations Administrator on various committees and workgroups. Any other duties that may develop as necessary to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operations of CFA.

This position requires travel to various locations throughout the state as needed. Occasional overnight travel may be required based on business and operational needs.

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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. Additional Requirements and Information -------------------------------------------

Skills obtained in performing certain non-professional duties, particularly in the Corrections field, which would have facilitated knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures and familiarity with Administrative Rules, would be an asset. Ability to work independently & perform self-initiated assignments based on assessment of need.

**Position has the possibility of being hybrid up to 50%. There is an expectation that minimum of the first 2 weeks will be worked in-office, to assist in learning the position. This is subject to change to be consistent with remote work expectations.

*Please attach a cover letter and resume'. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. *Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.* Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. *(un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted)*

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

*The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017*.*Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.*

***REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

IMPORTANT

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

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.