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Senior Deputy Director 20 - UI Agency Director

Salary

$145,121.00 - $183,117.00 Annually

Location

To Be Determined - TBD, MI

Job Type

Limited Term (position has expiration date)

Job Number

1801-25-UI-EXE-019

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Opening Date

12/09/2024

Closing Date

1/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

Employees in this job are part of the Senior Executive Service (SES) authorized and defined by Civil Service Commission Rule 4-6. Appointments are limited to a term not to exceed two years. Incumbents may be re-appointed to additional terms. Additional conditions of employment specific to the SES are addressed in theSES rule (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/MCSCRules_625564_7.pdf) .

The senior deputy director position oversees the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). Duties include oversight and administration of agency programs and operations, budget, hiring, training, and labor relations, sensitive, complex or precedent-setting situations, and public relations. This position represents the UIA in interaction with the U.S. Department of Labor, labor union officials, employer groups, community organizations, legislators, public officials, and others. This position is responsible for functions performed by administrators, managers, and professional and nonprofessional staff within the multiple divisions of the agency.

Depending on the selected candidate, the official work location could be Detroit or Lansing.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Senior Deputy Director 20-UI Director Revised 2024.docx)

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 atwww.michigan.gov/LEO.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Two years of experience as a director of a division.

Additional Requirements and Information

Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.

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 (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript_693831_7.pdf) (Download PDF reader) .

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 (https://www.naces.org/members) 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 (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) 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.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/SeniorExecutiveService_13148_7.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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SENDPDIR - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in any major or at least one year of professional experience in the state classified service? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

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• No

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  SENDPDIR - Do you possess at least two years of experience as a director of a division?

• Yes

• No

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  Please select your experience in managing professional staff.

• None

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• 5 or more years

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  If you indicated that you possess managerial experience of professional staff, what was your role? How many staff did you directly and indirectly oversee? Describe your experience.

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  Please select your level of experience with program management.

• None

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

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  If you indicated that you possess program management experience, describe an example of when you oversaw a program. How many individuals and perspectives were involved? What challenges did you face? What did you accomplish?

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  Please select your level of experience with preparing and monitoring budgets.

• None

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

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  If you indicated that you possess experience preparing and monitoring budgets, describe your experience. What was your role? What decisions were you responsible for? How did you monitor?

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  Please select your level of experience with the technology side of program administration.

• None

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

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  If you indicated that you possess experience with the technology side of program administration, describe your experience. What was your role? What decisions were you responsible for? How did you evaluate performance of the technology system?

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  Please select your experience working in or with government.

• None

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• 5 or more years

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  If you indicated that you have experience working in government, describe your experience. What was your role and with which organization? What interaction did you have with other local, state, and federal agencies?

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  Please select your experience in reading, interpreting, and applying administrative law.

• None

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

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  If you indicated that you have experience with administrative law, describe your experience. What was your role? What decisions were you responsible for? What resources and references did you use?

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  Do you have work-related experience with Unemployment Insurance programs?

• Yes

• No

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  If you answered yes to the previous question, describe your experience with the Unemployment Insurance programs.

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  Please summarize your approach to customer service.

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Address

leo-ohr@michigan.gov

PO Box 30714

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-241-9868

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/leo

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