What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Administrative Manager 15 (Deputy Chief of Science) position at State of Michigan?
Job Description
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
About This Position
This position serves as deputy to the Chief Science Officer and core member of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) scientific advisory/leadership team. In this role, this employee carries out administrative functions in support of the Chief Science Officer that include operational oversight and supervision of staff within the Office of Agricultural Science and Research; obtaining technical information to assist the Chief Scientist and MDARD director in policy development; assisting the Chief Scientist with evaluation of policies, procedures, and metrics; functioning on behalf of the Chief Scientist when that person is unavailable; working directly with science-based regulatory and non-regulatory programs department-wide; and attending meetings and conferences as directed. This position is required to follow established standard operating procedures and meet quality, quantity and timeliness standards for assigned work.
Position Description
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 $104.7 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.
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Preferred Education: Possession of a master’s degree in any scientific field, with a preference for chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, or toxicology.
Alternate Education And Experience
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Additional Requirements And Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. 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.
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.
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/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateAdministrativeManager.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
About This Position
This position serves as deputy to the Chief Science Officer and core member of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) scientific advisory/leadership team. In this role, this employee carries out administrative functions in support of the Chief Science Officer that include operational oversight and supervision of staff within the Office of Agricultural Science and Research; obtaining technical information to assist the Chief Scientist and MDARD director in policy development; assisting the Chief Scientist with evaluation of policies, procedures, and metrics; functioning on behalf of the Chief Scientist when that person is unavailable; working directly with science-based regulatory and non-regulatory programs department-wide; and attending meetings and conferences as directed. This position is required to follow established standard operating procedures and meet quality, quantity and timeliness standards for assigned work.
Position Description
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 $104.7 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.
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Preferred Education: Possession of a master’s degree in any scientific field, with a preference for chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, or toxicology.
Alternate Education And Experience
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Additional Requirements And Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. 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.
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.
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/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateAdministrativeManager.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
