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Departmental Specialist 13 - Women Veterans & Underserved Populations Coordinator

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Departmental Specialist 13 - Women Veterans & Underserved Populations Coordinator

Salary

$31.99 - $47.75 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

MVAA-25-117

Department

Military and Veterans Affairs

Opening Date

12/11/2025

Closing Date

12/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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+ Benefits

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Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to promote the mission of Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) to the veteran populations that are currently underserved and are more difficult to reach through the current outreach methods. This position serves as the Women Veterans & Underserved Populations Coordinator and is responsible for developing and administering outreach programs with a focus on women and other underserved veteran populations. This position’s responsibilities also include performing inter-agency, public, and federal Veterans Affairs (VA) advocacy efforts.

The Women Veterans & Underserved Populations Coordinator promotes the value of Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency's (MVAA) programs to organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders and audiences statewide, to encourage broad participation by eligible veterans. The position also serves as a conduit to deliver information from MVAA to veterans and veterans' representatives, and to bring suggestions, questions and concerns from the veterans' community back to MVAA.

To view the full position description, please clickhere (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/MVAA-25-117%20PD.pdf) .

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.

Additional Requirements and Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience, identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service that are represented by subclass codes, will be accepted for classified, professional experience equivalent to the P11-level and above. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalSpecialist.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. Please view Student Loan 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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DMVA - Are you currently employed by the State of Michigan in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)?

+ Yes

+ No

02

DMVA - Are you currently employed with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA)?

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

+ Yes

+ No

04

DEPSPL - Do you possess 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?

+ Yes

+ No

05

How many years of experience do you possess with women veterans’ outreach & initiatives (i.e., advocacy for women’s health care, legislation, outreach campaigns, etc.)?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ 3-4 years of experience

+ 5+ years of experience

06

Please describe your experience with women veterans' outreach and initiatives. If none, please type "N/A".

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How many years of experience do you possess working with underserved veteran populations?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ 3-4 years of experience

+ 5+ years of experience

08

Please describe your experience working with underserved veteran populations. If none, please type “N/A”.

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How many years of experience do you have collaborating with local, federal, and state partners?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ 3-4 years of experience

+ 5+ years of experience

10

Please describe your experience collaborating with local, federal, and state partners. If none, please type “N/A”.

11

How many years of experience do you possess planning, hosting, and leading outreach events?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ 3-4 years of experience

+ 5+ years of experience

12

Please describe your experience planning, hosting, and leading outreach events. If none, please type “N/A”.

13

This position requires weekly statewide travel up to 20% of the time. Are you able to travel statewide to fulfill the job duties of this position?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Have you attached your official transcript? Please note that a failure to attach your official transcript may result in your application being screened out.

+ Yes

+ No

15

DMVA - This agency requires 3 professional references, including current and previous supervisors. Have you listed these references in your application? If not, please do so.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Military and Veterans Affairs

Address

Noelle Rouse

3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Lansing, Michigan, 48906-2934

Phone

517-481-7785

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/DMVA

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