Promotional Agent (Trainee) 9-12

Full Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

Responsible for actively selling MSI’s products and services to both current and potential customers. Assists in obtaining product or marketing information as necessary.

Objective is to maximize sales of MSI products while minimizing cost of sales. Provide follow up service to customer requests.

Required to attend trade shows and conferences (in state and out of state), set up and take down MSI booth.

Responsible for coordinating with manufacturing operations and serving as a liaison between customers and factory operations.

The sales territory covers the entire State of Michigan.

Extensive travel, overnight stays and some weekends may be required.

This position will be required to visit operations that are inside the secure perimeter of Correctional Facilities.

This position may be performed remotely based on MSI needs.

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Requirements

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Administrative Support Experience

Two years of E10- or E11-level experience.

OR

Four years of advanced or supervisory 9-level, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9 experience.

OR

Two years of advanced or supervisory 10-level experience.

OR

One year of advanced or supervisory 11-level (or higher) experience.

Business and Administrative Experience

Two years of E9- or E10-level experience.

OR

One year of advanced or supervisory 10-level (or higher) experience.

Human Services Experience

Two years of E9- or 10-level paraprofessional* or nursing experience.

OR

Two years of E10- or E11- or supervisory 10-level experience.

OR

One year of advanced or supervisory 11-level (or higher) experience.

Engineering and Scientific Experience

Two years of E10-, E11-level or supervisory 10-level experience.

OR

One year of advanced or supervisory 11-level (or higher) experience.

Safety, Security and Regulatory Experience

Two years of E11-level experience.

OR

Two years of advanced or supervisory 10-level experience.

OR

One year of advanced or supervisory 11-level (or higher) experience.

*Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate’s degree or two years of college.

Qualifications

Educational Substitution 

College 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. 

Promotional Agent 9 - 12

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

• Skills in direct sales, preferably including sales of a wide variety of products to various customers with diverse locations.
• Knowledge of basic marketing and sales research.
• Knowledge of, strategizing targets and professional presentation in all regards.
• Knowledge of advertising methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of outlets for services, products or commodities.
• Knowledge of the production, manufacturing, and distribution requirements of major types of firms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, communities, and organizations.
• Ability to represent the agency in business and governmental contacts at the state, national and international levels.
• Ability to interpret and explain departmental services and programs.
• Knowledge of the types of informational media appropriate to the work.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

**Please attach a cover letter and resume'. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process. ***Position has the possibility of being hybrid up to 50%. There is an expectation that minimum of the first 2 weeks will be worked in-office, to assist in learning the position. This is subject to change to be consistent with remote work expectations.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted)

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

**REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

IMPORTANT: New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.