Employment Service Interviewer 9/E10 - Veterans' Career Advisor - Flint

State of Michigan

Lansing, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$22.15–$31.89 Per Hour

SKILLS

Affordable Housing, Business Growth, Career Counseling, Case Management, Disability Accommodations, Employee Retention, Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, HRIS/HRMS, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, LinkedIn, Parks & Recreation, Public Health, Reimbursement, Travel Industry, Tuition Fees, Twitter, Willing to Travel, Work From Home

LOCATION

Lansing, MI

POSTED

4 days ago

Salary: $22.15 - $31.89 Hourly
Location : Flint, MI
Job Type: Limited Term (position has expiration date)
Job Number: 1801-26-ET-WD-060
Department: LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
OpeningDate: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: 5/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: HUMAN SERVICES SUPPORT (SEIU)

Job Description
THIS IS A LIMITED TERM POSITION. THE POSITION HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE.

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at
This position serves as a Veterans' Career Advisor (VCA) in connection with the Michigan Works Agency System responsible for providing intensive employment services within a case management framework to a targeted veteran population who are unlikely to obtain employment without receiving such services. Utilizing a team-based approach, the VCA is responsible for providing individualized career services to include coordinating additional services in order to get a qualified veteran "job ready," thereby increasing the employability of a veteran after receipt of such services. At the 9 and 10 levels, the employee performs, in an independent location under supervision of the Employment Services Manager 14, a wide range of employment service assignments in a developing capacity.

Must be a qualified service-connected disabled veteran or a qualified eligible veteran in accordance with priorities set forth in Title 38, Chapter 41 of the United States Code as amended by Public Law 107-288.

Valid Michigan driver's license required.
Required Education and Experience
Education

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).
Experience

Employment Service Interviewer 9

No specific type or amount is required.
Employment Service Interviewer E10

One year of experience equivalent to an Employment Service Interviewer 9.

Alternate Education and Experience
Four years of office support experience with public contacts, in a business or industrial setting, including two years equivalent to the experienced (E7) level, may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and 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, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts,

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 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.

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.

All classified employees are subject to and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.

View the classification specification at
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the 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 at

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. Please view Student Loan 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: 2/28/24
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EMPSIVR - Do you possess one of the following?At least two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credit hours). If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts;ORat least four years of office support experience with public contacts, in a business or industrial setting.

02

EMPSIVR - Please select your level of experience.

None
At least one year of experience equivalent to an Employment Service Interviewer.
At least two years of experience equivalent to an Employment Service Interviewer.

03

Are you a current/past member of the U.S. armed forces? If so, attach your DD-214 form; a copy of VA letter of service-related disability; or Civil Service approved letter of preference.

04

This position requires extensive travel, both locally and possibly statewide. Do you have the ability and willingness to travel?

05

This position requires establishing and working with business partners in the private sector as well as governmental agencies. Please select your years of experience performing this duty.

No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
Greater than 5 years

06

Please explain your experience establishing and working with business partners in the private sector as well as governmental agencies. If you have no experience, please respond "none".
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1801 Recruitment - To collect LEO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!

College/University Career Services Office
College/University Career Fair
Employee Referral
GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace
Handshake
Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services
Michigan Works! Agency
Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.)
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
NEOGOV job alert
Veterans Organization
X (previously Twitter)

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1801 Recruitment - If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran's Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity.
09

1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.)

Not a State of Michigan employee
A previous State of Michigan employee
A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee
A current State of Michigan (non-LEO) employee

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1801 - Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity employee classified as an Employment Service Interviewer 9/E10 interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?

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If applicable to your educational qualification for this position, did you attach official copies of your college transcripts? (Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the hiring process.)

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Did you attach an official copy of your DD-214? (Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the hiring process.)

Required Question

Employment Service Interviewer 9/E10 - Veterans' Career Advisor - Flint

State of Michigan

Lansing, MI

About the Company

State of Michigan

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