Departmental Analyst 9-12



Departmental Analyst 9-12

Salary

$20.62 - $34.89 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

6401-18-PSC-021

Department

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Opening Date

10/30/2018

Closing Date

11/27/2018 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description

This position performs a full range of professional research and analysis of utility reports, financial records, and rate case presentations to determine the appropriate level of rates for regulated energy utilities, utilizing laws, regulations, and Commission policies and precedents.  Must be able to articulate findings and recommendations in a written and oral format.  Testifies as an expert witness in contested rate proceedings and also serves as case coordinator in contested rate proceedings.  Maintain and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information on the Commission's web site related to the section's responsibilities.

Position Description

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Departmental Analyst 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Departmental Analyst 10
One year of professional experience.

Departmental Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Departmental Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts, of your bachelor's degree, to your application.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.  Knowledge of computer based statistical  applications, and ability to analyze statistical data and conclusions of other parties, knowledge of technical research methods.  Ability to formulate procedures and to analyze and appraise issues in order to make effective recommendations.  Good public relations skills.  Good computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and ability to learn other software as needed.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalAnalyst_12505_7.pdf

 

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary
 
This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the State of Michigan according to union contracts or Civil Service Rules. See details on these and other employment information.


Leave Time

Full time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year, and employees receive 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.


Holidays

State employees receive 12 scheduled holidays each year, which include New Years Eve Day and New Years Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day just to name a few.


Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.


Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.


Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount you want deducted from your paycheck.


Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%). ORS administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: a Defined Benefit (DB) plan and a Defined Contribution (DC) plan. Use the following link for detailed information: 

Two plans for State Employees

01
DEPTALT - 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 college transcripts; OR at least one year of professional level experience in the state of Michigan classified service.
  • Yes
  • No
02
DEPTALT – Please select your level of experience:
  • None to one year of professional experience.
  • One to two years of professional experience.
  • Two to three years of professional experience.
  • At least three years of professional experience.
03
DEPTALTA- Do you possess at least three years of professional experience?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and copy of an official college/university transcript (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Address
LARA-ohrinfo@michigan.gov
611 West Ottawa
Lansing, Michigan, 48933
Phone
517-241-1196
517-335-9700