Resource Analyst 9-P11 (Natural Resource Steward - Southeast - Resource, Protection, and Promotion)

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Resource Analyst 9-P11 (Natural Resource Steward - Southeast - Resource, Protection, and Promotion)

Salary

$29.09 - $40.95 Hourly

Location

Brighton, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-25-PARK-055

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

02/04/2025

Closing Date

2/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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• Benefits

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Job Description

The function of the Natural Resource Steward is to further Recreation Division's resource stewardship in Southeast Michigan state parks and recreation areas. Recreation Division's mission is to "…acquire, protect, and preserve the natural, historic and cultural features of Michigan’s unique resources…" This position coordinates a volunteer stewardship program to implement habitat restoration and protection in southeast Michigan by means of recruiting, training, orienting and leading volunteers.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/750125PARK055PD.docx)

Position will require obtaining a pesticide applicator certificate. The position requires working in all weather conditions and in areas with insects

Required Education and Experience

Education

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

Experience

Resource Analyst 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Resource Analyst 10

One year of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources.

Resource Analyst P11

Two 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.

Additional Requirements and Information

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

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

01

RESRALT - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in a physical, biological, or natural resource science, resource management, resource planning, engineering, or a related field? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes

• No

  02

  RESRALT - Please select your level of experience.

• None to one year of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land and water resources.

• One to two years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land and water resources.

• Two to three years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land and water resources.

• At least three years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land and water resources.

  03

  Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in natural resources, ecology, biology, or related field?

• Yes

• No

  04

  How many years of professional experience do you have leading volunteers?

• None

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• 5 years or more

  05

  How much professional experience do you have as manager of a volunteer program?

• None

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• 5 years or more

  06

  How much professional experience do you have performing ecological restoration/habitat management?

• None

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• 5 years or more

  07

  Rate your field botany skills/knowledge.

• Little to no knowledge of the field identification of Michigan plants

• Intermediate botany skills of strong field botany skills but of the flora of a geographic region other than Michigan

• Strong field botany skills, familiarity with field identification of 75 or more native tree, grass, and forb species

  08

  Rate your knowledge of the natural history of Michigan animals. (mammals, insects, birds, fish etc.)

• None

• Novice

• Intermediate

• Expert

  09

  Rate your proficiency with geographical information systems (GIS).

• None

• Novice (viewing data and making basic maps)

• Intermediate (such as importing GPS data, production of professional-quality maps, simple spatial analysis, using web-based tools like ArcGIS Online)

• Expert (Complex analysis of spatial data, modeling)

  10

  Rate your experience mapping and navigating by means of a global positioning system (GPS).

• Have used GPS on mobile smart device with basic navigation app

• Navigated by means of standalone GPS unit, and/or with Avenza, OnX or other custom map application (app) on a smart device as part of a job

• Navigated and mapped by means of standalone GPS unit or used a data collection application (app) as part of a job

  11

  Michigan pesticide applicators certification is required for employment in this position. Are you a certified applicator or are you willing to obtain pesticide applicators certification?

• I have a valid Michigan pesticide applicator certification.

• I am willing to obtain pesticide applicators certification as a condition of employment

  12

  QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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