Departmental Manager 13 - Driver Testing Unit

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan seeks a Departmental Manager 13 to lead the Driver Testing Section, overseeing staff and the driver skills testing program for auto, motorcycle, and CDL exams. The role includes director-level oversight, examiner certification, and contribution to legislative analysis.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and four years of professional experience, with alternative education/experience options noted. Full-time with state benefits and compliance requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years at the experienced level (P11) or one year at the advanced (12) level.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience as listed in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and supervision to the Driver Testing Section staff.
• Oversee the department's driver skills testing program and examiner oversight.
• Direct special projects and participate in legislative analysis as needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Policy analysis

Program oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in any major

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.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's 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

• Bachelor's Degree in any major AND 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience
• 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 level experience
• 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
• 4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience
• 3 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience

Job Specification

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 driver's license in accordance with the department's driving record standard.

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