Departmental Analyst 9-12
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United States
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
Job Description
Online application must contain all detailed education and experience. It will be used as the primary source for the initial review of your application.
This position does case work and serves staff witness for renewable energy and energy storage siting (RESS) applications, contested complaint cases, or other cases related to renewable energy facility siting and Public Act 233 of 2023. Works as part of a team analyzing the evidence submitted by siting applicants to determine if they meet the laws, rules and Commission order guidelines for renewable energy and energy storage facility siting established through the MPSC’s Application and Filing Instructions and Procedures. Support the assigned attorney in the preparation of briefs, reply briefs, and replies on siting issues that may arise in administrative proceedings before the Commission. Represent the Commission in meetings with the public, local units of government, siting applicants, contractors, and interested parties related to facility siting. Coordinate the work of external contractors as needed. Provide information needed for the renewable energy and energy storage facility decommissioning plans, cost updates and plans and financial assurance. Ensure applicants have complied with Commission orders related to siting through inquiries, the review of reports and data submitted, complaints, and meetings with internal and external parties. Advise management on steps to ensure facilities remain in compliance with Commission orders.
For the Departmental Analyst 12 Position Description click here
For the Departmental Analyst 9-P11 Position Description click here
LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara , LinkedIn , Facebook , and YouTube .
Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.
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. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Departmental Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Departmental Analyst 10
One year of professional experience.
Departmental Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
Departmental Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
Alternate Education And Experience
Departmental Analyst 9 - 12
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.
Additional Requirements And Information
Michigan Public Service Commission is proud to be an equal employment workplace that values inclusion & diversity. In an effort to minimize implicit bias, the Michigan Public Service Commission is removing/protecting applicant personal identifying information. For best results include detailed education and experience in the online application for review. Do not put “see resume” instead of listing duties under your work experience.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Online application must contain all detailed education and experience. It will be used as the primary source for the initial review of your application.
This position does case work and serves staff witness for renewable energy and energy storage siting (RESS) applications, contested complaint cases, or other cases related to renewable energy facility siting and Public Act 233 of 2023. Works as part of a team analyzing the evidence submitted by siting applicants to determine if they meet the laws, rules and Commission order guidelines for renewable energy and energy storage facility siting established through the MPSC’s Application and Filing Instructions and Procedures. Support the assigned attorney in the preparation of briefs, reply briefs, and replies on siting issues that may arise in administrative proceedings before the Commission. Represent the Commission in meetings with the public, local units of government, siting applicants, contractors, and interested parties related to facility siting. Coordinate the work of external contractors as needed. Provide information needed for the renewable energy and energy storage facility decommissioning plans, cost updates and plans and financial assurance. Ensure applicants have complied with Commission orders related to siting through inquiries, the review of reports and data submitted, complaints, and meetings with internal and external parties. Advise management on steps to ensure facilities remain in compliance with Commission orders.
For the Departmental Analyst 12 Position Description click here
For the Departmental Analyst 9-P11 Position Description click here
LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara , LinkedIn , Facebook , and YouTube .
Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.
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. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Departmental Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Departmental Analyst 10
One year of professional experience.
Departmental Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
Departmental Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
Alternate Education And Experience
Departmental Analyst 9 - 12
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.
Additional Requirements And Information
Michigan Public Service Commission is proud to be an equal employment workplace that values inclusion & diversity. In an effort to minimize implicit bias, the Michigan Public Service Commission is removing/protecting applicant personal identifying information. For best results include detailed education and experience in the online application for review. Do not put “see resume” instead of listing duties under your work experience.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
