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Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11

Salary

$52,208.00 - $81,806.40 Annually

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

1901-25MD-130EBD

Department

Civil Service Commission

Opening Date

05/23/2025

Closing Date

5/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

The Employee Benefits Division is looking for a motivated individual who is organized, has exceptional communication and problem-solving skills and is interested in working in a fast-paced insurance benefits environment. This position will serve as a Departmental Analyst performing a range of insurance benefit related transactions and communicating with State of Michigan retirees and employees about insurance benefits.

Ideal candidates will have:

+ An ability to review and analyze complex financial reporting related to Long Term Disability overpayment of benefits.

+ A strong desire to process daily creation of COBRA applications as well as enrollment of received applications.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/EBD LTD Analyst PD.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

This position generally requires the education acquired through possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in thejob specifications of the Departmental Analyst class. (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.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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DEPTTRE - 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 the education and experience for the Departmental Analyst Trainee or an educational substitution, as listed on the job specification. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR the Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement. Please attach a copy of your DD214.

+ Yes

+ No

02

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 classified service. OR the Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement. Please attach a copy of your DD214.

+ Yes

+ No

03

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.

04

Are you a current employee of the Michigan Civil Service Commission?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Please select your level of experience working with employee insurance benefits.

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ Three to five years

+ More than five years

06

Please describe in detail your experience working with the employee insurance benefits. If you responded "none" above, please indicate N/A.

07

Please select your level of experience working with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ Three to five years

+ More than five years

08

Please describe in detail your experience working with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). If you responded "None", please indicate N/A.

09

Please select your level of experience processing transactions in an electronic HR and/or accounting system.

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ Three to five years

+ More than 5 years

10

Please describe in detail your experience working with an electronic HR and/or accounting system. If you responded "None" please indicate N/A.

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Please select your level of experience with Long Term Disability Plan and Overpayment processes

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ Three to five years

+ More than five years

12

Please describe in detail your experience working with Long Term Disability Plan and Overpayment Process. if you responded "None" above, please indicate N/A.

13

Please explain what it means to you to provide excellent customer service.

14

Are you able to provide evidence of internet speeds which support remote work (minimum of 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload)?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Civil Service Commission

Address

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

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

800-788-1766

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