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<div style="text-align: left;">The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/MDHHS_Diversity_Equity_and_Inclusion_Plan_649033_7.pdf" target="_blank" title="Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc=""><u>MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan</u>.</a> </div><p id="isPasted">At the entry level, the background check analyst will be responsible for overseeing the processing and analysis of background clearances for foster care/adoptive applicants and child caring organization staff.  This position will also provide consultation and assistance to child caring organizations regarding the background check process. The background check analyst will also review and analyze Children’s Protective Services records for child caring institution staff and determine their eligibility to work in a licensed child caring institution.</p><br><br><a href="https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/DEPTALTEO27Y.7.29.26.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/DEPTALTEO27Y.7.29.26.docx" aria-label="Position Description - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://mcsc.state.mi.us/agencypdfs/deptalteo27y.7.29.26.docx$positiondescription">Position Description</a><br><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf?rev=1fc722c15b5f44bdb46d364de1664ecf" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">Job Specification</a><br><br><strong>To be considered for this position you must:</strong><br><br><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.</li><li>relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.</li><li>attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.</li><li>attach a cover letter.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  <u>We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.</u>  Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts: <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">Official Transcripts (michigan.gov)</a></li></ul><strong>Failure to complete any of the above may result in your application being screened out as incomplete.  See instructions for attaching files here:  <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf" target="_blank" title="View More" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">Instructions</a> </strong><br><br><u><strong>Education</strong></u><br>Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.<em><br> </em><br><u><strong>Experience</strong></u><br><strong data-pasted="true">Departmental Analyst 9</strong><br> No specific type or amount is required.<br> <br><strong>Departmental Analyst 10</strong><br> One year of professional experience.<br><br><strong data-pasted="true">Departmental Analyst P11</strong><br> Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.<br> <strong>Departmental Analyst 9 - P11</strong> - Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.<div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><strong>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. </strong></span><br><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">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.</span><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </strong><br><br><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">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.</strong><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </span><br><br><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;"><strong>Position Location/Remote Office:</strong></span><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">  The physical location of this position is <strong>235 S. Grand Avenue Lansing Michigan 48933</strong>. <strong> </strong> <span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. 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. </span><br><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">     <span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </span></strong><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </span></span></div><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><strong>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, includi</strong>ng:</span><ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" type="disc"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.</li></ul><strong>As a Condition of Employment:</strong> this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.<br><br><strong>The Department of Health and Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.</strong><br><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">For information about this specific position, please email Ellicia Jackson at JacksonE28@michigan.gov.</span><br><br>Follow us on <a target="_blank" title="LinkedIn" data-uw-rm-kbnav="anohref" tabindex="0">LinkedIn</a> for more job opportunities.<br><br>MDHHSJobs#MDHHSJobs #Veteranfriendly #CareersWithPurpose #CommunityHeroes<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1608/jobpostings/image/MVAA Veteran-Friendly Employer - Gold 2025.jpg" style="width: 161px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="MVAA Gold Logo: MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD">MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.</div>

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