Resource Analyst 9-P11/12 (Intercounty Drains Program)

Full Job Description

Resource Analyst 9-P11
This position provides support to the Intercounty Drain Program of the Food and Agriculture Business Development Division of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Under the direction of the program manager, the position represents MDARD’s Director as a Deputy serving as Chair of Intercounty Drainage Boards established under the Drain Code, P.A. 40 of 1956 as amended. The position will assist members of county drain commissioners with procedures that apply to the administration of intercounty drain drainage districts and chair Intercounty Drainage Board meetings. The position will inspect proposed and ongoing drainage infrastructure projects, focusing on maintenance and 197 projects, assisting governmental officials and private landowners on surface water drainage, soil conservation, watershed management, and soil erosion and sedimentation control practices.

Position Description

Resource Analyst 12
This position serves as a recognized resource for petition projects involving fewer than three counties, excluding any projects involved in Chapters 13 and 21 within the Intercounty Drain Program of the Agriculture Development Bureau of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Under the direction of the program manager, the position represents MDARD’s Director as a Deputy serving as Chair of Intercounty Drainage Boards established under the Drain Code, P.A. 40 of 1956 as amended. The position will assist county drain commissioners, their staff and members of the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners with procedures that apply to the administration of intercounty drainage districts and chair Intercounty Drainage Board meetings. The position will inspect proposed and ongoing drainage infrastructure projects, assisting governmental officials and private landowners on surface water drainage, soil conservation, watershed management and soil erosion and sedimentation control practices.

The decision process administered by this position affects the lands and people in less than three counties for the determination of storm water and sanitary sewer infrastructure necessary to provide drainage and flood control to agricultural land, residential and commercial real estate for the protection of the public health, convenience, or welfare to be constructed and/or maintained.

Position Description

This position will have a home workstation.

About MDARD:

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.

MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.

MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.

Requirements

EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or natural resource science, resource management, resource planning, engineering, or a related field.

ExperienceResource Analyst 9No specific type or amount is required.

Resource Analyst 10One year of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources.Resource Analyst P11Two years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including one year equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Resource Analyst 12Three years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including one year equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Additional Information

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/ResourcesAnalyst.pdf