Civil Rights Specialist 13

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Civil Rights Specialist 13

Salary

$61,505.60 - $91,915.20 Annually

Location

Marquette, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

1501-23BK-MDCR116

Department

Civil Rights

Opening Date

06/27/2024

Closing Date

7/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

This position serves as a staff specialist responsible for directing the civil rights external outreach program for the department in the upper peninsula of Michigan. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships between the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and statewide and national organizations that have complimentary missions to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. This position will also function as the Tribal liaison with responsibility for developing and encouraging partnerships with the Michigan tribal community, including organizations and businesses; and forming coalitions with other advocacy groups around common issues. This position will be responsible for outreach to Michigan’s recognized tribes providing referral services, preparing resource materials and will serve as liaison and internal consultant with regards to the full range of MDCR programs, policies, procedures and services. The position will work in coordination with various MDCR work areas to administer a balanced process for addressing civil rights issues within the tribal community. The incumbent will foster an improved climate of race relations and understanding of civil rights law in the state of Michigan. The incumbent will also form collaborative relationships with corporate, government, law enforcement and civic leaders to foster an improved climate of race relations and understanding of civil rights laws in the state of Michigan. The candidate must have the ability to multi-task and be able to develop and maintain an extensive network.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Civil Rights Specialist 13 UP & Tribal.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

This position generally requires possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and four years of professional experience. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in thejob specifications for the Civil Rights Specialist class. (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/CivilRightsSpecialist.pdf?rev=0abe6682203a4dbf99674f12ebb440aa)

Additional Requirements and Information

Applying for a position does not guarantee future contact by the agency for further consideration. Only applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Please attach your resume, cover letter, and official transcripts to your application.

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 atwww.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 daysand13 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 take12 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.

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Updated: 2/28/24

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

• Yes

• No

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  CIVRSPL – Do you possess at least four years of professional experience equivalent to a Civil Rights Representative or Rights Representative, including two years equivalent to a Civil Rights Representative P11 or Rights Representative P11, or one year equivalent to a Civil Rights Representative 12, Civil Rights Manager 12, Rights Representative 12, or Rights Representative Manager 12?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Civil Rights

Address

400 S. Pine Street, P.O. Box 30002

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

800-788-1766

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