Salary: $23.43 – $36.73 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 7601-23-WRD-070
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date: 05/24/2023
Closing Date: 6/7/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description
This position functions as a Financial Analyst for multiple state and federal pass-through grants managed by the Water Resources Division (WRD). These include funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Clean Michigan Initiative (CMI), Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and others. This position provides financial assistance to the grant program areas to assure policies and procedures of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) are met. This position also monitors some of the WRD’s federal grants by preparing financial reports to track expenditures and match requirements, analyzes information to assure compliance with federal and state regulations, and completes necessary closeout of the grants by participating in financial year-end closing processes. This position also prepares and tracks internal exchange transaction (IET) payments to and from other EGLE divisions and state agencies.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting, finance, and economic courses.
Experience
Financial Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Financial Analyst 10
One year of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst 9.
Financial Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 10.
Additional Requirements and Information
ABOUT EGLE:
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.
At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan’s land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan’s residents.
This position may be eligible for remote work; however, the selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcript to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
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, official 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.
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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. In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
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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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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 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.
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Updated: 11/14/2022
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FINCALT – Do you possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in any major with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting, finance, and economic courses? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
- Yes
- No
02
FINCALT – Please select your level of experience.
- None
- At least one year of post-degree professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst.
- At least two years of post-degree professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst.
- At least three years of post-degree professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst.
03
Do you have experience using spreadsheet computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel?
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered yes, how much experience do you have using spreadsheet computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel?
- None
- 0-1 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- More than 3 years of experience
05
Do you have experience using SIGMA?
- Yes
- No
06
If you answered yes, how much experience do you have using SIGMA? Your application must demonstrate this experience.
- None
- 0-1 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- More than 3 years of experience
07
Do you have experience using Business Intelligence
- Yes
- No
08
If you answered yes, how much experience do you have using Business Intelligence? Your application must demonstrate this experience.
- None
- 0-1 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- More than 3 years of experience
09
Do you have experience with purchasing items using a state-issued procurement card?
- Yes
- No
10
If you answered yes, how much experience do you have purchasing items using a state-issued procurement card? Your application must demonstrate this experience.
- None
- 0-1 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- More than 3 years of experience
11
Do you have experience making payments using SIGMA?
- Yes
- No
12
If you answered yes, how much experience do you have making payments using SIGMA? Your application must demonstrate this experience.
- None
- 0-1 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- More than 3 years of experience
13
Do you have experience certifying timesheets?
- Yes
- No
14
If you answered yes, how much experience do you have certifying timesheets? Your application must demonstrate this experience.
- None
- 0-1 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- More than 3 years of experience
15
Did you attach your official college transcript, cover letter and resume to your application? These items are required. Failure to include them may result in being screened from consideration.
- Yes
- No
Required Question