Departmental Specialist 13 - HS AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion . This position serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Aging and Community Services Division. The specialist will assist and advise the director on matters related to the research, development, and implementation of community options supports and services, home and community-based services, and health promotion and active aging programs. The position will require participating in and representing the director at developmental meetings, assisting in the development of federal applications and relevant state policy, assisting in the preparation of any necessary procurement documents and activities, participate in systems design meetings, and carrying out special projects as assigned by the director. 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 Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major Experience Departmental Specialist 13 Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. The physical location of this position is 400 S. Pine Street, with remote options available. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: 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. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

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The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov . Please reference the job posting number in subject line. Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities! #MDHHSjobs #Veteranfriendly #Careerswithpurpose # CommunityHeroes MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.