Summary
This entry-level job involves reviewing complaints against licensed professionals and businesses in areas like unarmed combat, transportation services, security, and cemeteries to check for violations of Michigan laws.
The role includes working with experts to analyze cases, gathering evidence, ensuring companies meet inspection and education rules, and acting as a main contact for regulatory boards and groups.
It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented with a background in law, compliance, or investigations who wants to start a career in government regulation.
Full Job Description
This position examines complaints received in the Licensing Division to determine if facts and evidence support violations for professionals and entities regulated by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Act, 403 PA of 2004; the Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act, 345 PA of 2016; Article 18 and Article 18A of the Occupational Code, 299 PA of 1980 and subsequent amendments; the Michigan Professional Employer Organization Regulatory Act, 370 PA of 2010; the Private Security Business and Security Alarm Act, 330 PA of 1968; the Security Alarm Systems Act, 580 PA of 2012; Professional Investigator Licensure Act, 285 PA of 1965; the Cemetery Regulation Act, 251 PA of 1968; Prepaid Funeral and Cemetery Sales Act, 255 PA of 1986; the Vehicle Protection Product Act, 263 PA of 2005; and the Forensic Polygraph Examiners Act, 295 PA of 1972. Additionally, this position seeks and retains experts to review investigatory cases; analyzes expert case documents; obtains supporting evidence and death certificates, and reviews disciplinary actions taken by other states that may impact licensees. This position also generates reports to determine if the bureau is meeting inspection requirements under Article 18 and Article 18A of the Occupational Code, 299 PA of 1980; the Cemetery Regulation Act, 251 PA of 1968; and the Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act, 345 PA of 2016. This position will ensure compliance with Continuing Education through investigations. This position will serve as the primary liaison with boards, commissions, and stakeholders.
Please attach cover letter, resume, & official college transcripts (as applicable) to your application. Failure to attach the required materials may result in your application being screened out.
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.
Requirements
Education for Departmental Analyst 9-P11Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience for Departmental Analyst 9-P11Departmental Analyst 9No specific type or amount is required.
Departmental Analyst 10One year of professional experience.
Departmental Analyst P11Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
Education and Experience for Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY)
EducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
ExperienceFour years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.
OR
Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
OR
One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
*Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate's degree or two years of college.
Educational SubstitutionCollege credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.
Qualifications
Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 9 - P11
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.
Additional Information
View the job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf