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State Administrative Manager 15 - Litigation and Enforcement Manager

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State Administrative Manager 15 - Litigation and Enforcement Manager

Salary

$93,681.00 - $134,751.00 Annually

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2301-25-BOE048

Department

Department of State

Opening Date

02/07/2025

Closing Date

2/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED TO INCREASE THE APPLICANT POOL. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED YOU

DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL UNDER CONSIDERATION.

This position serves as the manager of the Bureau of Elections Litigation and Enforcement Section. This section coordinates and conducts enforcement actions under Michigan Election Law, Michigan Campaign Finance Act, Michigan Lobbyist Registration Act, and other laws the Bureau is responsible for administering. The section also works with the Department of Attorney General on litigation in cases where the Director of Elections, Bureau of Elections or Board of State Canvassers are involved.

Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDBOE048_.pdf)

MDOSJOBS

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.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

OR

At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level gained in the State of Michigan classified service.

Additional Requirements and Information

You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and copy of your official transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Failure to attach these documents may result in your application being screened out.

As outlined by Civil Service, an official transcript must bear the applicant’s name, college, or university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, or letterhead), date and name of the conferred degree and registrar’s signature. Transcripts that do not meet these requirements are considered unofficial.For more information regarding official transcripts,click here(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 toevaluatorsfor 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.

Please attach one of the following to your application: a legal memo, pleading, opinion, or administrative determination that you have drafted (redact if necessary).

Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

View the job specification at: Current Job Specification (michigan.gov) (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateAdministrativeManager.pdf?rev=98fd24c5174148c4b13f7f02eb94dfe0)

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

01

Are you related to anyone working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "yes" to question #1, please list the name of each relative with the work area they are employed. If you answered "no" to question #1, please enter "none" in the box below.

  03

  Please select which of the following you possess.

• A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.

• At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level.

• At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level.

• At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level gained in the State of Michigan classified service.

• None of the above

  04

  Due to the nature of this position, the Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) conducts comprehensive background checks that will require the candidate to be subjected to one or more of the following: driving record and criminal history review, fingerprinting, drug testing, reference checks and validating documentation to confirm citizenship. Do you accept and comply to these background check requirements?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none"

  06

  Are you a current Bureau of Elections employee?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Are you a current State of Michigan employee?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS. Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years

• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

• I have received an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years

• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years

• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

  09

  How many years of experience do you have reviewing, researching, and processing complaints or compliance actions? Experience must be substantiated in your resume and profile.

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• 2-5 years

• More than 5 years

  10

  If you have experience reviewing, researching and processing complaints or compliance actions, please describe that experience below. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

  11

  How many years of experience do you have litigating cases in courts or administrative proceedings? Experience must be substantiated in your resume and profile.

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• 2-5 years

• More than 5 years

  12

  If you have experience litigating cases in courts or administrative hearings, please describe that experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

  13

  How many years of experience do you have enforcing complex rules, regulations, or statutes? Experience must be substantiated in your resume and profile.

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• 2-5 years

• More than 5 years

  14

  If you have experience enforcing complex rules, regulations, and statutes, please describe that experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

  15

  Did you attach a cover letter and resume to your application? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

  16

  If you qualify based on your education, did you attach a copy of your "official" college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are not acceptable)?

• Yes

• No

  17

  Did you attach the writing assignment as outlined in the Additional Requirements and Information section of the posting? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Department of State

Address

SOSEmployment@michigan.gov

P.O. Box 30775

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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