Departmental Technician - Human Food Division & Bureau FOIA Coordinator

Job Title

Departmental Technician

Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference! About this Position:
This position performs a variety of complex technical assignments within the Bureau and Human Food Division. Responsibilities include supporting the operational needs for the Food Program and serving as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator and recognized resource for the bureau. This position performs technical assistance duties such as:
Fair Coordinator for all State and County fairs; monitors, reviews and provides reporting on enforcement actions for the Food Program; monitors and provides coordination for Specialized Meat Processing Variance Requests; provides oversight and monitoring for the Wild Mushroom Certification Program; serves as technical liaison with Central Licensing for the Food Program; serves as an experienced liaison to internal and external customers with the ability to communicate law and policy requirements and identify, research and propose solutions for issues within program areas of oversight;

and, provides support to Food Program and division staff. This position requires considerable independent judgment, a thorough knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations, policies and procedures that regulate both the Food Program and FOIA and is responsible for interpreting and communicating effectively within the scope of the duties.

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 $125.8 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 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.

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience:

Departmental Technician 7, 8, E9, 10 as described.

Departmental Technician 7:
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician 8:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician E9:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician 10:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

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.

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.

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. More details are available .gov/employee benefits.