Laborer 5/E6 (Limited-Term - 3 Positions) - Bovine TB Eradication Program
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Laborer 5/E6 (Limited-Term - 3 Positions) - Bovine TB Eradication Program
Salary
$21.39 - $28.28 Hourly
Location
Various, MI
Job Type
Limited Term (position has expiration date)
Job Number
7901-26-AID-007
Department
Agriculture and Rural Development
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
The Animal Industry Division of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is committed to protecting animal health in order to safeguard animal agriculture, the food supply, public health, and animal well-being. The purpose of this position is to assist in animal handling and restraint, animal testing and collection of samples from live and dead animals; and transportation and handling of equipment. This position will also perform other tasks related to the needs of the Michigan Bovine TB Eradication Program including assisting with cleaning and disinfecting livestock handling equipment and providing regulatory assistance at the local livestock market (Northern Michigan Livestock in Gaylord) especially on the weeks of feeder sales.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD-LaborerE-LimitedTermAID041526.pdf)
We are recruiting to fill (3) positions. These positions are being filled as a limited term assignments (up to 2 years in duration).
These positionsrequire the incumbent to live in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda, or Presque Isle County or within 10 miles of their borders.
About MDARD:
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) partners with the food and agriculture industry to assure a safe, wholesome and abundant food supply; grow our state's economy; and improve the lives of Michigan citizens. These are the primary reasons we do the work we do, and we take great pride in doing our jobs well.
More About MDARD:
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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
No specific amount of formal education is required.
Experience
Laborer 5
No specific type or amount is required.
Laborer E6
One year of experience performing duties involving the use of hand tools and motorized machinery equivalent to a Laborer 5
Alternate Education and Experience
Some positions within this classification series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
Some positions in this classification series may also be assigned duties that require the application of pesticides, which may require certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976.
Additional Requirements and Information
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.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/Laborer.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper 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 leaveimmediately 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 transportat
