Departmental Manager ; Administrative Manager - Metro Region

Position Overview

This position functions as a first-line professional manager of professional, paraprofessional and clerical positions in a complex work area. The Administrative Manager to the Metro Region provides overall management of the work area and provides support and guidance to unit staff, region management and employees through the application of rules, policies and procedures. The position is responsible for managing, coordinating and improving the work of section staff to ensure the completion and quality of assigned duties involving customer services, information technology, hiring, workforce programs, recruitment, and financial activities for the Metro Region.

The position is instrumental in program planning, policy and procedure development, and represents the region at department and external meetings.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Departmental Manager 14 position.

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

Experience Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

To be considered for this position you must:

• 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.
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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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The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from  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.

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 actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

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.