Job Description

This position serves as Director of the Legal Division for the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) and functions as the overall director of the divisional program. The position plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the Legal Division and is responsible for establishing current and long-range plans, priorities, policies, procedures, and program objectives consistent with UIA's mission and applicable state and federal laws and requirements.

The Division Director provides executive leadership and oversight for the Agency's administrative law functions, legislative affairs, and specialized legal and statutory programs. The position directs subordinate management, professional, and administrative staff; evaluates program operations and performance; identifies needed improvements; coordinates activities with other UIA organizational units; and advises agency executive leadership regarding matters within the division's areas of responsibility.

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

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Work Location will be either Lansing or Detroit depending upon the selected candidate. There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Experience and Education

Applicants can qualify for this position by meeting ANY of the following:

• At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least five years of professional experience, including at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist gained in the State of Michigan classified service.
• Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement supervisory experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in any major and at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.

Other Considerations

Due to the legal nature of the position, possession of a Juris Doctor degree as well as being a licensed attorney are preferred.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO.

For more information regarding official transcripts, click here. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

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. All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee. All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

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.