Department Technician E9 - Nursing Staff Coordinator

State of Michigan; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) seeks a Departmental Technician to manage day-to-day nursing staff assignments, coordinate with Nursing Administration, and monitor time and attendance across units. Responsibilities include analyzing performance improvement data, tracking disciplinary actions, and updating medical leave communications.

Training for new staff starts at SMPH in Northville with potential work at WRPH until official move.

Qualifications

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.
• One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.
• One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
• Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.
• Completion of two years of college may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day staff assignments for the nursing department.
• Coordinate and analyze nursing performance improvement data.
• Monitor and track time and attendance; handle disciplinary actions as needed.
• Review disability management office correspondence and medical leave.
• Oversee scheduling and vacations and leave policies.
• Ensure training for new hires at SMPH/Northville and WRPH locations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college credits

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. (Download PDF reader)

Job Description This position is responsible for day-to-day staff assignments for the nursing department. This position works closely with Nursing Administration to ensure appropriate unit staffing according to the department policy for voluntary and mandatory overtime, seniority vacations, incidental annual leave/sick leave, and scheduling. Coordinates and analyzes nursing performance improvement data and makes recommendations for change. Tracks patterns and maintains records/reports of staff to monitor unsatisfactory work performance in the area of time and attendance for Nursing Administration. Monitors and tracks corrective/disciplinary actions needed and issued in regard to time and attendance. Reviews Disability Management Office correspondence and update medical leave.

All staff with start dates on/after 08/16/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Education typically acquired through completion of high school

Experience

Departmental Technician 7

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.

Departmental Technician 8

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.

OR

One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.

Departmental Technician E9

One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

OR

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

OR

Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.

Alternate Education And Experience

Departmental Technician 7

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician 8

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Departmental Technician E9

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Additional Requirements And Information

View the entire job specification at: Departmental Technician E9

View the entire position description at: Departmental Technician E9 PD

The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications 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.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to [e-mail].

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.