Economic Specialist 15 - IIT
Lansing, MI Lansing, MI Full-time Full-time Up to $200,000 a year Up to $200,000 a year 12 hours ago 12 hours ago 12 hours ago Job Description Professional position serving as the specialist for advanced economic policy analysis of the Michigan individual income tax analyzing income tax issues for the Division Administrator, Bureau Director, the Department's Bureau of Legislative Affairs, the State Treasurer, Lobbyists, Legislators and the Governor, with only very broad policy direction.
Specialist in the analysis of Michigan gaming issues, including the State Lottery, Detroit Casinos, Tribal gaming, and other gaming issues.
Position Description (Download PDF reader) Treasury Careers - Learn more about why Treasury is a Great Place to Work! Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree with a major in economics.
Experience Note:
Experience is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree.
Four years of professional experience performing economic analysis and modeling activities equivalent to an Economic Analyst, including two years equivalent to an Economic Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Economic Analyst 12.
Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume and a copy of 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 and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above.
The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to Treasury.
Review more information regarding official transcripts.
(Download PDF reader) 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.
This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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 with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
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.
The Michigan Department of Treasury 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.
Interviews will likely occur virtually using Microsoft Teams.
No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.
This position has a FTINPRINT sub-class code.
The sub-class code indicates the position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.
NOTE:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
View the entire job specification at:
http:
//www.
michigan.
gov/documents/EconomicSpecialist_12546_7.
pdf (Download PDF reader) 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:
Rewarding Work:
State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills.
Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
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.
Great Lakes and Great Times:
Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park--just for starters.
Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite.
From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless.
With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated:
11/14/2022.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Specialist in the analysis of Michigan gaming issues, including the State Lottery, Detroit Casinos, Tribal gaming, and other gaming issues.
Position Description (Download PDF reader) Treasury Careers - Learn more about why Treasury is a Great Place to Work! Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree with a major in economics.
Experience Note:
Experience is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree.
Four years of professional experience performing economic analysis and modeling activities equivalent to an Economic Analyst, including two years equivalent to an Economic Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Economic Analyst 12.
Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume and a copy of 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 and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above.
The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to Treasury.
Review more information regarding official transcripts.
(Download PDF reader) 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.
This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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 with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
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.
The Michigan Department of Treasury 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.
Interviews will likely occur virtually using Microsoft Teams.
No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.
This position has a FTINPRINT sub-class code.
The sub-class code indicates the position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.
NOTE:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
View the entire job specification at:
http:
//www.
michigan.
gov/documents/EconomicSpecialist_12546_7.
pdf (Download PDF reader) 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:
Rewarding Work:
State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills.
Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
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.
Great Lakes and Great Times:
Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park--just for starters.
Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite.
From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless.
With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated:
11/14/2022.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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