Communications Representative 12 Office of Child Support (OCS)Print (overnmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4609438)ApplyCommunications Representative 12 Office of Child Support (OCS)Salary$2,213.60 - $3,235.20 BiweeklyLocationLansing, MIJob TypePermanent Full TimeJob Number4301-24-ESA-OCS-050-FILLDepartmentHealth and Human Services - Central OfficeOpening Date08/07/2024Closing Date8/19/2024 11:59 PM EasternBargaining UnitNON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsJob DescriptionThe 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 ourMDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan (ichigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/MDHHS\_Diversity\_Equity\_and\_Inclusion\_Plan\_649033\_7.pdf) .The OCS Communications Representative 12 serves as the MDHHS Office of Child Support recognized resource for communicating Child Support program content to external and internal stakeholders. The position is responsible for a variety of professional assignments to implement communication strategies for the MDHHS Office of Child Support. This position will carry out a wide range of professional writing, design, editing, and strategizing for communication purposes, in collaboration with the MDHHS Communications Office. This position is responsible for working with the MDHHS Communications Office to incorporate the Child Support program content into the MDHHS digital and social media communication channels. This position is also responsible for the communication strategy to support the MDHHS Office Child Support’s strategic plan and other program initiatives. The position is responsible for independent decision making with limited consultation.Position Description (tate.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/OCS Comm Rep PD.pdf)Job SpecificationTo 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 supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.+ provide a writing sample and a digital work sample.+ 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) (ichigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) .Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (ichigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New\_Online\_Employment\_Application\_Guide\_-\_First\_Time\_User\_446027\_7.pdf)Required Education and ExperienceEducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, marketing, public relations, or a related field.ExperienceThree years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative, including one year equivalent to a Communications Representative P11.Additional Requirements and InformationIf 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.Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 111 S. Capitol, 12th floor, 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.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.Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities!MDHHSJobs#MDHHSjobs #Veteranfriendly #Careerswithpurpose #CommunityHeroesMDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly EmployerState 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 atwww.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 ati.gov/orsstatedc.Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 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 take12 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 (ov/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: 2/28/2401COMNREPA - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, public relations or a related field, AND at least three years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.+ Yes+ No02Please select your level of experience in preparing and disseminating information and promotional materials. (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening).+ 0 to 1 years or professional experience+ 1 to 2 years of professional experience+ 2 to 3 years or professional experience+ 3 to 4 years of professional experience+ 4 to 5 years of professional experience+ 5 or more years of professional experience03Did you provide a writing sample of your work by attaching it as a separate file to your application?+ Yes+ No04Did you provide a digital work sample by attaching it as a separate file to your application?+ Yes+ No05How many years of experience do you have creating communication plans? (if you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening).+ 3 or more years+ 2 to 3 years+ 1 to 2 years+ 0 to 1 year06How many years of experience do you have creating social media strategies and developing social media content for an organization? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening).+ 3 or more years+ 2 to 3 years+ 1 to 2 years+ 0 to 1 year07Do you possess experience working in or with a government related agency or organization? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening).+ Yes+ No08If yes, please describe your experience working in or with a government related agency or organization.09Describe programs or initiatives you have been part of addressing diversity, equity, inclusion.10From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)+ A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee+ A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status+ A current State of Michigan (non-MDDHHS) employee+ A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status+ None of the above11Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Communications Representative 12 level and interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?+ Yes+ No12*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.+ I have been dismissed within the last two years+ I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years+ I have been suspended without pay within the last two years+ I have received a written reprimand within the last two years+ I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years+ I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years+ I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me13Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?+ Yes+ No14Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?+ Yes+ No15Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?+ Yes+ No16Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)+ Yes+ No17Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)+ Yes+ NoRequired QuestionAgencyState of MichiganDepartmentHealth and Human Services - Central OfficeAddressOffice of Human Resources235 S. Grand Ave.Lansing, Michigan, 48933ApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email
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