Departmental Specialist 13

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Departmental Specialist 13

Salary

$31.06 - $46.36 Hourly

Location

Dimondale, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

0801-25-22-88SF

Department

Technology, Management and Budget

Opening Date

03/21/2025

Closing Date

4/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Description

Benefits

Questions

Job Description

About DTMB:

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) (https://youtu.be/H_IrVnVjcoA) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About the position:

This position serves as the Administrative Specialist for the Division Director for the DTMB Client Service Center (CSC) which provides technology help desk support to the state's 47,000+ staff. This position will advise, assist, and support the Division Director in all areas of responsibility, including, but not limited to budget planning, HR liaison, program and strategic planning, and policy and procedure development. This position will represent the Division Director at meetings and make decisions that will directly impact the CSC. This position will serve as the liaison to Human Resources for onboarding/offboarding for CSC and MiECC divisions and acts as a backup to Field Services Division.

View the Position Description here: Departmental Specialist 13 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/0801-25-22-88.pdf)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of research and analysis.

Knowledge of the principles of administrative management, including budgeting techniques, office procedures, and reporting.

Ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate a variety of data for use in program development and analysis.

Ability to establish program or service procedures, policies, or guidelines and to relate these to objectives.

Ability to prepare requests for proposals and program agreements.

Ability to maintain favorable public relations.

Ability to formulate plans, procedures, and controls in a program or service area.

Ability to learn and utilize computer processes.

Ability to design forms.

Position Location: This position is located in Dimondale, MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Required Education and Experience

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.

Additional Requirements and Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience, identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service that are represented by subclass codes, will be accepted for classified, professional experience equivalent to the P11-level and above. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalSpecialist.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

DEPSPL - Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree or higher in any major; OR at least one year of professional experience in the state of Michigan classified service? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.

Yes

DEPSPL - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience?

Yes

Have you advised or assisted in the development and implementation of Division goals, objectives, and/or management plans?

Yes

How many years of experience do you have meeting prescribed time frames and deadlines for completion of work with strong attention to detail?

None

1 to 3 years

3 to 4 years

4 to 5 years

More than 5 years

Describe the experience you have meeting prescribed time frames and deadlines for completion of work with strong attention to detail?

How many years of experience do you have providing administrative assistance in state government?

None

1 to 3 years

3 to 4 years

4 to 5 years

More than 5 years

Describe the experience you have providing administrative assistance in state government?

Have you ever documented a technical process for other staff to use to do their job?

Yes

Describe your skills and experience that make you a good candidate for this position.

Yes

You understand that if you are the selected applicant you are required to pass a State Police background check, requiring fingerprinting for state and federal criminal background records. The background search will include, but is not limited to arrests, criminal charges, criminal convictions, and any information regarding contact with a criminal justice agency.

Yes

Did you attach your resume and cover letter? Failure to do so may result in disqualification of this position.

Yes

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Technology, Management and Budget

Address

DTMB-HR@michigan.gov

Elliott-Larsen Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

Attn: HR Office

Website

www.michigan.gov/dtmb

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