Departmental Specialist - Nursing Workforce Specialist

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Position Description

Job Specification

This position functions as the nursing workforce specialist for the Office of Nursing Programs (ONP). This position is responsible for more than a dozen multi-year, highly complex, statewide initiatives requiring advanced programmatic judgment, technical expertise, and independent decision making. This position is responsible for statewide nursing workforce strategy by leading comprehensive data analysis and research to identify priority needs and develop feasible, evidence driven solutions and office initiatives.

The position is responsible for developing competitive Request for Intent (RFI) and Grant Funding Opportunities (GFOs), establishing eligibility and review criteria, designing monitoring frameworks, creating statewide data collection tools, and issuing approvals on official program documentation, deliverables, and outcomes. The role ensures compliance with Bureau of Grants and Purchasing (BGP) and EGrAMS requirements, perform fiscal and risk assessments, evaluates expenditure and program timelines, and administers all ONP agreements with the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) and Skills Competency Assessment contracts.

The specialist determines when modifications are required, negotiates adjustments with grantees, and prepares publishable quantitative and qualitative findings for statewide dissemination.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

The office location for this position is nd Avenue however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). Selected candidates who have been approved to work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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.

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.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If 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.

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.

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.