Departmental Analyst; Trainee; P11 ( Railroad Infrastructure Analyst; Rail

This position serves as the Railroad Infrastructure Analyst for the Michigan Line and other state owned rail corridors and is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting complex project and billing information including but not limited to project authorizations, work orders, contracts invoices and financial documentation to ensure alignment with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and federal grant requirements.

This position supports project management, financial oversight, and documentation control activities by accessing data accuracy, verifying compliance, developing corrective recommendations, and maintaining required records across multiple projects.

This position also assists in administering and analyzing rail asset management activities, including complaints, encroachments, and field conditions along state owned rail lines. The role contributes to coordination between MDOT, FRA, railroad companies, contractors, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) by evaluating information, identifying issues, and supporting resolution processes.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

• Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11 Position Description
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Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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Education for Departmental Analyst 9-P11

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience For Departmental Analyst 9-P11

• 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.

• Education:
  
  Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Experience:
  
  Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
• OR Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
• OR Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.
• OR Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
• OR One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
• Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate's degree or two years of college.

Educational Substitution:
College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Alternate

Education and Experience:

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…