Information Technology Manager 14 (Geospatial Application Development Manager)

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $3,500

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking an IT Manager to lead the Center for Shared Solutions – Geospatial, Web, and Data Services Division. This role oversees the application development team for geospatial apps and maintains existing software, including address cleansing and geocoding services, while guiding resource planning and staff development.

The position supports a hybrid work model with two days on-site in Lansing, MI, and three days remote per week, offering strong benefits and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data processing, or related IT field.
• Three years of professional IT experience equivalent to IT Infrastructure/Programmer Analyst or IT Project Coordinator, P11.
• Experience supervising or managing IT teams/subordinates may substitute for education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the application development team responsible for geospatial application development and for maintenance and support of existing software applications.
• Manage the address cleansing and geocoding service team.
• Oversee resource assignments and planning; provide guidance, assistance, and training to team members.

Skills

People management

Application development

Geospatial software

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

This position serves as the first level manager of professional informaton technology positions within the Center for Shared Solutions - Geospatial, Web, and Data Services Division. The duties associated with this management position include leading and managing the application development team responsible for geospatial application development as well as maintenance and support of existing software applications. The manager is also responsible for managing the address cleansing and geocoding service team.

Additionally, the manager is responsible for resource assignments and planning along with guidance, assistance, and training opportuntiies for members of team. The Center for Shared Solution - Geospatial, Web, and Data Services Division serves as a resource for all agencies therefore ensuring quality customer service is also a focus of the individual in this position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Position Description
• The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

Position Location/Remote Office:

The office location is Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.

The State of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, excellent vacation, and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life. We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested. Please consider sending in your application today.

IT bonus:

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $3,500. Up to $1,750 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with not less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or acombination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, datacommunications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, ITproject management or mathematics.

Experience

Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure,Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator P11 or one year equivalent to an Information TechnologyInfrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator 12.Three years of experience as a computer programming supervisor or Information Technology Supervisor may be substituted for the education and experience.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach a detailed resume and cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. for the State ofMichigan (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 job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyManager.pdf

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.

DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. DTMB does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. To be appointed by DTMB, an applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

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.