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State Division Administrator 17 - Children's Services Legal Division Director - Legal Affairs

State of Michigan
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2025 CLOSED ON 4/22/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Division Administrator 17 - Children's Services Legal Division Director - Legal Affairs position at State of Michigan?

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position is responsible for providing oversight and administration for the Children's Services Legal Division within the Bureau of Legal Affairs. The position provides oversight and administration of legal research/analysis and litigation issues pertaining to the Children's Services Agency. In addition, this position is responsible to ensure the Department's compliance with applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, and administrative rules, as they relate to programs and activities within the Children's Services Administration Agency. This position serves as a liaison with the Department of Attorney General regarding litigation affecting the Children's Services Agency.

Position Description
Job Specification

 
To be considered for this position you must: 
  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. 
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. 
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. 
  • Attach a cover letter. 
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.  Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts (michigan.gov).
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: InstructionsEducation
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.

In addition to the minimum education and experience requirements, all applicants must meet the following Selective Position Requirement (SPR): Possession of Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Position also requires the individual be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.State Division Administrator 17
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.The physical location of this position is 235 S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI.  Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.


Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
  • A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. 
  • A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. 
  • Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
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.  

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.  Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

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

 
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. 
 
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. 
 
For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
 
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