Departmental Manager 14 - Small Business Support Section

This position functions as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area and is responsible for the management of the Supportive Services Section Metro Business & Workforce Engagement. Exercises independent judgement in the oversight development and implementation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Program (SBP) including outreach and recruitment Bonding Education Program Small Business Lending Program Mentor Protg and career outreach with local high schools. Serve as a member on the Unified Certification Program (UCP) committee. This position is responsible for the management of staff involvement with any job creation efforts and DBE and SBP Metro program outreach. This position is responsible for utilizing the Departments standard specifications for construction and administrative rules governing the prequalification of contractors and consultants and interpreting all applicable Federal Regulatory Program Requirements while maintaining alignment with OBDs and Michigan Department of Transportations (MDOT)s overall strategy identified in the business plan. Maintain positive public relations with all State DBE/Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) UCP agencies State and Federal government officials unions various associations general public and transportation industry contractors.

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

For additional information please see the links below:

• Departmental Manager 14 position description
• All about MDOT

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.

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.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach the following writing sample:Accountability is critical to the duties of this position and the Office of Business Development. Please provide a one-page explanation of your management/leadership style and how you would handle your staff if they were not receptive to your styleTitle this document Management/Leadership Style and submit with your application. Failure to submit may result in being screened out of the hiring process.

• 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.

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.