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Legislative Liaison (Unclassified)

Salary

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

7601-25-EXEC-013

Department

Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Opening Date

07/18/2025

Closing Date

8/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

The Legislative Liaison plays a key role in leading the department’s Office of Legislative Affairs. The Liaison is the primary contact responsible for management of the department’s legislative relationships, including serving as the point of outreach to legislators and staff and coordinator of legislative assignments. The position assists in coordinating, planning, and managing legislative activities impacting the department. This position also assists policy makers in developing and refining policy initiatives.

Key duties of the Legislative Liaison include:

+ Lead the department’s legislative program and maintain strong working relationships with the Governor’s staff, legislators, legislative staff, department staff, other state agencies, lobbyists, advocates, and other key stakeholders to advance department priorities.

+ Coordinate strategic planning around complicated policy issues and politically sensitive district issues.

+ Communicate and keep executive leadership, office leads, and division directors apprised of legislation affecting the department.

+ Analyze legislative proposals that directly affect the department and recommend policy solutions to executive leadership, Governor’s office staff, and legislators.

+ Assist in answering complex and politically sensitive constituent inquiries.

+ Represent the department in legislative committees, as well as present to stakeholders and interest groups on department priorities and initiatives.

+ Coordinate and assist in the planning of site visits, legislative outreach events, and department activities.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/CS133\_Unclassified\_Position\_Description Legislative Liaison.docx)

Required Education and Experience

Required Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

At least two years of experience working in the policy, legal, environmental, or governmental affairs fields.

Additional Requirements and Information

ABOUT EGLE : The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources. At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan’s land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan’s residents.

Salary and Benefits:The Legislative Liaison will be compensated as an unclassified, at-will member of state government. This is a defined contribution position. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000depending on education and experience levels.

To Apply for this Position: Application must be made through Michigan's electronic application system. You must respond no later than August 3, 2025. We require that applicants electronically attach a copy of the candidate's resume, cover letter and transcripts.

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.

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

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

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of professional business and administrative experience do you have in a state government program or in the Michigan Legislature?

+ None to less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ More than five years

03

Please describe your experience for the previous question. If you have no experience, enter N/A.

04

How many years of experience do you have researching and analyzing legislation and/or application/implementation of administrative rules?

+ None to less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ More than five years

05

Please describe your experience for the previous question. If you have no experience, enter N/A.

06

How many years of experience do you have attending and providing testimony at legislative committee meetings and hearings?

+ None to less than one year

+ One to three years

+ Three to five years

+ More than five years

07

Please describe your experience for the previous question. If you have no experience, enter N/A.

08

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would you plan to relocate to Michigan?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you understand the in-office requirements are to be performed in EGLE’s downtown Lansing office (525 W. Allegan St., Lansing)?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Did you attach a cover letter, a detailed resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Address

525 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/careers

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