Departmental Manager 14 (Grants Management & Compliance Unit) - Office of Passenger Transportation
Departmental Manager 14 (Grants Management & Compliance Unit) - Office of Passenger Transportation
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Job Description
Job Description
As a first-line manager within a complex work area this position provides management oversight of the states public transportation program with a focus on grants and compliance. The role includes direct supervision of professional and temporary staff ensuring alignment with departmental goals regulatory compliance and ongoing staff development. Responsibilities include oversight of state and federal grant applications serving as the primary liaison with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on grant and transit agency related items and leading the development of annual program recommendations. Additionally this position oversees the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan updates the State Management Plan (SMP) and ensures adherence to applicable state and federal regulations. Other duties involve constructing and reviewing Request for Proposals (RFPs) consulting on the statewide rideshare contract and researching and programming Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funding. This position also assists with the sections special assignments including the development of department plans and reports participates in cross-functional Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) initiatives represents MDOT as the Rural Transit Manager in the National Rural Transit Assistance Program and collaborates with other state Department of Transportations (DOTs) on transportation initiatives.
The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Departmental Manager 14 position.
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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 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.
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.Additional Requirements and Information
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. Click here 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.
View the classification specification at: 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 .
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
