State Administrative Manager ; Strategic Impact Officer - Executive

Overview

This position serves as the Strategic Impact Officer and leads the development and execution of integrated strategies and programs that strengthen the Michigan Department of Transportation’s workforce by advancing community building efforts, ensuring compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and EEO programs, and advising on community engagement frameworks that ensure comprehensive community involvement overseeing unhoused and human trafficking initiatives.

The role works closely with MDOT’s leadership team, providing subject‑matter expertise, consultation, and coaching on policies and practices across programs, projects, and operations that shape decision‑making and outcomes on communities across Michigan.

Lead development and execution of integrated strategies to strengthen the workforce and community engagement.

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
• In a one page Word document, please attach a written response describing your educational background or other related experience (professional training/certifications or volunteer/community service) and how you would use this experience to guide your work in this role. Failure to do so may result in being screened out of the process.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.  for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

MDOT does not participate in E‑Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre‑employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac.

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