Resource Analyst 9-P11, 12 - Regenerative Agriculture Unit

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Resource Analyst 9-P11, 12 - Regenerative Agriculture Unit

Salary

$27.70 - $39.00 Hourly

Location

Various, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7901-24-PPPM-034

Department

Agriculture and Rural Development

Opening Date

06/27/2024

Closing Date

7/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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Job Description

Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!

About this Position:

Resource Analyst 9-P11

Saginaw Bay Watershed:

This position will provide education and outreach to farmers and other stakeholder groups in the Saginaw Bay Watershed district of Michigan, with the intention of increasing the understanding and implementation of regenerative agriculture practices in Michigan. This position will be looked upon as a regenerative agriculture contact, will collaborate and network with various stakeholder groups to expedite their regenerative agriculture related goals, and work together with MDARD's Agriculture Development Bureau staff to assist in identifying additional market opportunities for farmers.

Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ResourceAnalyst9-11SaginawBayWatershedPD.pdf)

West and UP:

This position will provide education and outreach to farmers and other stakeholder groups in the West and UP district of Michigan, with the intention of increasing the understanding and implementation of regenerative agriculture practices in Michigan. This position will be looked upon as a regenerative agriculture contact, will collaborate and network with various stakeholder groups to expedite their regenerative agriculture related goals, and work together with MDARD's Agriculture Development Bureau staff to assist in identifying additional market opportunities for farmers.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ResourceAnalyst9-11WestAndUPPD.pdf)

Western Lake Erie Basin:

This position will provide education and outreach to farmers and other stakeholder groups in the Western Lake Erie Basin district of Michigan, with the intention of increasing the understanding and implementation of regenerative agriculture practices in Michigan. This position will be looked upon as a regenerative agriculture contact, will collaborate and network with various stakeholder groups to expedite their regenerative agriculture related goals, and work together with MDARD's Agriculture Development Bureau staff to assist in identifying additional market opportunities for farmers.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ResourceAnalyst9-11WesternLakeErieBasinPD.pdf)

Resource Analyst 12

Saginaw Bay Watershed:

This position functions as the recognized resource for regenerative agriculture in the Saginaw Bay Watershed district of Michigan. The individual in this position is the recognized lead in interactions with farmers, growers, and stakeholders in implementing regenerative agriculture practices into conventional cropping systems. The position also serves as the technical expert for bureau and department staff, industry, other state agencies, and university personnel providing education and outreach on regenerative agriculture.

Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/SaginawBayResAnalyst12PD.pdf)

West and UP:

This position functions as the recognized resource for regenerative agriculture in the West and UP district of Michigan. The individual in this position is the recognized lead in interactions with farmers, growers, and stakeholders in implementing regenerative agriculture practices into conventional cropping systems. The position also serves as the technical expert for bureau and department staff, industry, other state agencies, and university personnel providing education and outreach on regenerative agriculture.

Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/WestAndUPResourceAnalyst12PD.pdf)

Western Lake Erie Basin:

This position functions as the recognized resource for regenerative agriculture in the Western Lake Erie Basin district of Michigan. The individual in this position is the recognized lead in interactions with farmers, growers, and stakeholders in implementing regenerative agriculture practices into conventional cropping systems. The position also serves as the technical expert for bureau and department staff, industry, other state agencies, and university personnel providing education and outreach on regenerative agriculture.

Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/WesternLakeErieBasinResourceAnalyst12PD.pdf)

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 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

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/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/ResourcesAnalyst.pdf

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 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 athttp://www.mi.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 (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

  From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience working with agricultural producers to understand their needs and objectives related to regenerative agriculture:

• I have guided lower level employees on how to determine producer needs and provided insight to allow a better understanding of the producers needs and objectives.

• I have independently determined producers needs and objectives.

• I have initiated planning with a producer to identify objectives and determine potential options, but somebody else was involved with the final decision-making.

• None of the above.

  04

  Please give a written example related to your response to the previous question. If none, please type N/A.

  05

  From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience with working in the agriculture industry:

• I have experience in owning and/or operating a farm, and have first-hand knowledge of managing risk in the operation.

• I have served in a supportive role to agricultural producers, communicating with them directly and providing them with technical knowledge, services, and other resources that they need.

• I have an education related to the agriculture industry.

• None of the above.

  06

  Please give a written example related to your response to the previous question. If none, please type N/A.

  07

  From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience in providing assistance to producers with the implementation of regenerative agricultural practices:

• I have personally implemented regenerative agriculture practices and am not only familiar with the practices themselves, but also have detailed knowledge of the operation of the equipment and other tools necessary to implement the practices.

• I provided technical knowledge and have advised clients on the implementation of regenerative practices.

• I have learned about and have an interest in regenerative agricultural practices.

• None of the above.

  08

  Please give a written example related to your response to the previous question. If none, please type N/A.

  09

  From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience in collaborating with stakeholder groups outside of your organization:

• I have brought together, organized, and led, multiple stakeholder groups where a common goal was realized as a result of the collaboration.

• I have served in a supportive role on a board, advisory committee, etc., with multiple stakeholder groups.

• I have mostly worked with stakeholders on an individual basis.

• None

  10

  Please give a written example related to your response to the previous question. If none, please type N/A.

  11

  Please identify key part(s) of the agricultural supply chain that are not currently optimized for producers practicing regenerative agriculture and explain how you would address the issue(s).

  12

  How many years of experience do you have in presenting information to various stakeholder groups?

• 5 or more years

• 3-5 years

• 1-3 years

• None

  13

  Please give a written example related to your response to the previous question, being sure to include the content delivery method(s) (examples: in-person meetings, webinars, newsletters, etc.) that you have used. If none, please type N/A.

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Agriculture and Rural Development

Address

525 West Allegan Street

mda-hr-resumes@michigan.gov

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

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

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