State of Michigan

Director of Compliance & Legal Affairs - State Division Administrator 17

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Job Description

If you applied for this position between June 17 and June 23, 2024, you do not need to reapply. We are reposting to expand the candidate pool and will consider all applicants.

The Michigan Lottery was established under the authority of Public Act 239 of 1972 to generate funds to support Michigan’s public-school system and generates revenue through the sale of Lottery tickets at retail locations and over the internet. Profits from lottery revenue are used to supplement state education programs.

This Position leads the Bureau of State Lottery's Compliance & Legal Affairs Division and oversees the Security & Investigations and Freedom of Information Act Units within the Division. It is responsible for the planning, directing and managing of the approval process for a wide array of contracts, directives and procedures throughout the Bureau operations, reviewing vendor compliance and remedies, overseeing programs within the Division, and reviewing potential changes to statutes or administrative rules. It also acts as liaison to the Department of Attorney General, facilitates referral of legal issues, and coordinates agency support to the Department of Attorney General where litigation is pending or filed.

Position Description

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."

The Michigan State Lottery is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA)

Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.

Alternate Education And Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements

Additional Requirements And Information

Lottery employees and family members residing within the same household are prohibited from purchasing lottery tickets and from participating as a worker in charitable gaming events licensed by the bureau (i.e., bingo, raffle, etc.).

To be considered for this position, you must submit to the following initial background check requirement(s). In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 2.07, you may be sanctioned from applying to positions with the State of Michigan, permanently or up to (3) three years, should you fail to pass/submit to the pre-employment drug test. Under Civil Service Regulation 3.06, you may be sanctioned from applying to positions with the State of Michigan, if you make any false statements or omissions of a material fact during the selection process. Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires that all persons who are not currently state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. This urine sample test must be administered within 24 hours or your offer may be rescinded. An applicant must remain at the testing site until the testing process is completed and permitted up to 3 hours to provide a sufficient specimen. It is considered a refusal to test if an applicant fails to provide a sufficient amount of urine for a drug test within the allowed time.

Positions within the Bureau of State Lottery will require a criminal history background check.

Job Specification
  • Seniority level

    Director
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Legal
  • Industries

    Government Administration

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