Departmental Specialist 13 - Legal Policy Specialist

The Legal Policy Specialist will perform legal research for the department. Will draft referrals for assistance by Attorney General’s (AG) office when legal research question is beyond the scope of the position. Will serve as the Regulatory Affairs and Hearings Officer for the department. Will be responsible for reviewing all contracts, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Memorandums of Agreement (MOA), Data Sharing Agreements, and Cooperative Agreements for the department. Will provide legal assistance to the department’s tribal liaison as needed to assist in negotiations and consultations with tribal governments. Position’s work will include being familiar with all official agreements and decrees between the state and tribal governments. Person in this position will participate in meetings to support or on behalf of the Director of the Legislative and Legal Affairs Office (LLAO) as requested by the director of LLAO.

Position Description

This position may be eligible for an alternate remote work location, such as from home, at least part of the year per department policy.

Required writing assignment: There have been times in the past when the department has accessed state owned lands via a handshake agreement that allowed the state to cross private lands owned by the neighboring private property owners to perform management activities on the publicly owned lands. If the department were to consider moving to a formal easement for these situations, what are the various easement choices available and which type should the department explore first?

NOTE: If you previously applied for this position, your application is still being considered. 

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
 

The State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career employees that include medical, dental and vision coverage, along with paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and much more. Click the following link to learn more.
State of Michigan – Employee Benefits
 
View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalSpecialist_12523_7.pdf

Please also attach a cover letter and resume to your application.  Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.  
 
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.
 
You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcript.  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.

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.