Departmental Specialist 13 - Special Projects Specialist (Core Technology Division)

Departmental Specialist 13 - Special Projects Specialist

This position serves as the Special Projects Specialist for the Core Technology Division (CTD). CTD is a complex work area that oversees all aspects of development, requirements gathering, testing, communication, and implementation related to the application and associated interfaces it oversees. Key applications include the Customer and Automotive Records System (CARS) and CXone.

The individual will provide essential project support. This includes assisting in the smooth preparation for and execution of special projects and assignments for the Division. This role is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of effective processes, ensuring that team members consistently utilize available tools and resources. The position also tracks and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Salary : $2,559.20 - $3,820.00 Biweekly

Location : Lansing, MI

Job Type : Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Required Education and Experience : Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. 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 : 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.

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.

Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

If you qualify based on your education, you must attach a copy of your "official" college transcripts (non-official transcripts are not acceptable).

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.

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 and driving records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

SECCHDPOS : Position requires incumbent to be a United States Citizen and pass a thorough background investigation to comply with Public Act 7 of 2008, Public Act 23 of 2008, and the Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Michigan and the Department of Homeland Security.

As part of the Department of State's continued efforts to produce secure driver's licenses and personal identification cards, state law (Public Act 7 of 2008) requires the Department to perform security checks on designated positions. This notice is to inform you that if you are appointed to a Security Checked Position, you must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and continue to meet the requirements for the duration of the position. Employment may be terminated if U.S. Citizenship cannot be verified by the first day of employment. The following documents may be used to verify proof of citizenship :

Original certified birth certificate issued by a government unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory

Valid, unexpired U.S. passport

Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, or N-561)

Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578)

• Note : Photo identification must be provided. The current legal name and date of birth on the citizenship and identity documents should match. Spelling needs to match exactly. Date of birth needs to be an exact match. If the current legal name is different from the name on the birth certificate, the employee must show legal proof of the name change (i.e. original marriage license, divorce decree or court order).