Resource Analyst 9-P11, 12 (Field Coordinator)
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Resource Analyst 9-P11, 12 (Field Coordinator)
Salary
$25.03 - $45.86 Hourly
Location
To Be Determined - TBD, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7901-26-BES-015
Department
Agriculture and Rural Development
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
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!
About this Position:
Resource Analyst 9-P11
The Resource Analyst supports the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) and the Regenerative Agriculture Program (RAP) by coordinating conservation efforts and providing technical assistance across Michigan. The position works closely with Conservation Technicians funded through CTAP grants to ensure effective implementation of program deliverables, including MAEAP verification and regenerative practice adoption. The analyst offers outreach and education to farmers and stakeholders and collaborates with partners. The role also supports market development for regenerative producers and completes MAEAP Verifications. Additional responsibilities include monitoring technician progress, coordinating verification activities, and contributing to data tracking and reporting. By integrating support across both programs, the analyst enhances program alignment, strengthens field operations, and promotes regenerative agriculture and environmental stewardship throughout Michigan.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/FieldCoordinatorE.pdf)
Resource Analyst 12
This position serves as the recognized regional lead for both the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) and the Regenerative Agriculture Program (RAP) within a designated portion of Michigan. The Resource Analyst provides leadership, coordination, and technical support to Conservation Technicians funded through the Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) grant, ensuring effective implementation of program deliverables. For MAEAP, the analyst conducts on-farm evaluations, approves verifications, and oversees technician progress to ensure conservation practices meet established standards. The position also provides regional leadership in coordinating MAEAP programming, engaging with local partners, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. For RAP, the analyst serves as a subject matter expert, leading outreach and education efforts to promote regenerative agriculture practices. The role includes building relationships with farmers, stakeholders, and industry partners, and collaborating with MDARD's Agriculture Development staff to identify market opportunities for regeneratively produced products.
This position plays a key role in advancing environmental stewardship, supporting technical staff, and expanding the reach and impact of MAEAP and RAP across Michigan's agricultural communities.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/FieldCoordinatorA.pdf)
This position will support Hillsdale, Lapeer, Lenawee, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties. The selected candidate must reside within one of these counties.
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 offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.
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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or natural resource science, resource management, resource planning, engineering, or a related field.
Experience
Resource Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Resource Analyst 10
One year of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources.
Resource Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including one year equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
Additional Requirements and Information
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.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/ResourcesAnalyst.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 plan
