Departmental Manager 13 - Driver Testing Unit

Departmental Manager 13 - Driver Testing Unit

Salary

$5,544.93 - $8,276.67 Monthly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

2301-26-OIS047

Department

Department of State

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

POSITION DUTIES - To provide management and supervision to the staff of the Driver Testing Section, and to provide oversight and direction for the department's driver skills testing program, including the authorization, certification, compliance and oversight of automobile, motorcycle and commercial driver license skills testing businesses and examiners. The Driver Testing Section is responsible for the management and administration of statewide programs that enhance the safety of skills testing applicants, novice drivers and experienced drivers as they participate in skills testing to obtain an operator's license, commercial driver license or motorcycle endorsement, as well as skills testing performance evaluations to ensure they are capable of safely operating commercial motor vehicles, automobiles and motorcycles. Position participates in legislative analysis as needed, including drafting legislation. Directs special projects and functions as the expert and resource person to department staff, the driver testing and training communities and the public on driver skills testing issues.

Position Description - Departmental Manager 13

APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelors 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.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in any major AND 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience OR 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 level experience OR 1 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience.

High School diploma or GED AND 4 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience OR 4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience OR 3 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience.

Job Specification

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and copy of your official transcripts to your application (failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of the selection process).

You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. 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.

Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration.

As outlined by Civil Service, an official transcript must bear the applicant's name, college, or university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, or letterhead), date and name of the conferred degree and registrar's signature. Transcripts that do not meet these requirements are considered unofficial. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here(Download PDF reader).

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Positing requires possessing and maintaining a valid drivers license in accordance with the departments driving record standard.

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

MDOS is proud to be a silver level Veteran-Friendly Employer

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator 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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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. Please view Student Loan Information 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.

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Updated: 2/28/24

01

Please select which of the following you possess.

• A bachelors degree in any major AND Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
• A bachelors degree in any major AND 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience OR 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience OR 1 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience
• A high School diploma or GED AND 4 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience OR 4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience OR 3 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience
• None of the above

02

Do you possess a valid drivers license? Failure to appropriately respond to this question may result in a sanction from applying to positions within our agency or to positions within the State of Michigan.

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "yes" to question #2, please enter your valid drivers license number and state of issuance. If you answered "no" to question #2, please enter "none".

04

Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none".

05

Are you related to anyone working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "yes" to question #5, please list the name of each relative with the work area they are employed. If you answered "no" to question #5, please enter "none" in the box below.

07

How many years of professional experience do you have conducting, directing, or reviewing regulatory compliance, investigative, enforcement, auditing, fraud, or law enforcement activities?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

08

Describe your experience supervising or leading regulatory, investigative, enforcement, auditing, or law enforcement personnel. Include the nature and complexity of the work performed and your role in assigning, directing and reviewing that work. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."

09

How many years of experience do you have conducting, directing, or reviewing complex investigations and preparing investigative findings for administrative, civil, or criminal enforcement action?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

10

Describe your experience conducting, directing, or reviewing complex investigations. Include your experience evaluating evidence, identifying potential violations, documenting findings, resolving conflicting or incomplete information, and preparing or reviewing matters for administrative, civil, criminal enforcement or prosecution. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."

11

Describe your experience interpreting and applying statutes, administrative rules, regulations, policies, contracts or agreements, and established procedures when making compliance, investigative, or enforcement decisions. Provide an example involving a complex or disputed matter and explain how you determined the appropriate course of action. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."

12

Describe your experience communicating complex investigative, regulatory, or enforcement matters to external stakeholders or senior officials. Include any experience working with law enforcement, prosecutors or legal counsel, regulated entities, government officials, or executive leadership. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."

13

Describe your experience evaluating competing workload demands, establishing priorities, assigning complex or time-sensitive work, and ensuring investigations, compliance activities, or other assignments are completed accurately and within required timeframes. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."

14

How many years of experience do you have preparing or reviewing formal investigative, compliance, enforcement, audit, or administrative reports?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

15

Describe your experience preparing or reviewing formal investigative, compliance, enforcement, audit or administrative reports. Include how you ensured the information was factually supported, clearly documented, and sufficient to support subsequent administrative, legal, or enforcement action. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."

16

Please describe two leadership abilities you would bring to this position. Provide a specific example that demonstrates how you have used these qualities.

17

Are you a current Department of State (Secretary of State) employee?

• Yes
• No

18

Did you attach a copy of your resume, cover letter, and official college/university transcript(s) to your application? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

• Yes
• No

19

Please select all that apply from the options below: (Note: actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported). Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years
• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
• I have received an unsatisfactory performance rating within the last two years
• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years
• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

Required Question

Employer State of Michigan

Department Department of State Address SOSEmployment@michigan.gov

P.O. Box 30775

Lansing, Michigan, 48909