Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11
State of Michigan
Posted: March 2, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of Michigan
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$23.23 - $31.91
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves reviewing and processing applications for special liquor licenses for nonprofits, beer festivals, and wine auctions in Michigan, ensuring all documents meet legal standards and communicating with applicants to complete their submissions.
It also includes preparing reports for a commission's review and answering questions from various stakeholders like law enforcement and attorneys.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in administrative support, strong communication skills, and familiarity with regulatory processes, ideally in government or licensing fields.

LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
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.
Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school
Experience
Departmental Technician 7
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.
Departmental Technician 8
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.
OR
One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.
Departmental Technician E9
One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.
Departmental Technician 7
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Departmental Technician 8
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Departmental Technician E9
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalTechnician.pdf
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