Public Sector AI & Workflow Specialist

Van Buren County; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren County's Digital Information Department seeks to lead the practical use of AI across county operations from Paw Paw, Michigan. The role focuses on identifying needs, evaluating options, and implementing sustained improvements using AI, automation, or process changes.

You will configure tools, build workflows, run pilots with clear metrics, train staff, and coordinate with IT and developers to ensure secure, auditable adoption and ongoing success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, information technology, data science, GIS, or a related field.
• Ability to apply AI tools and configure practical solutions.
• Ability to analyze operational needs and carry improvements through.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and training skills.
• Understanding of AI limitations, data quality, and privacy.
• Curiosity and adaptability to new tools.

Responsibilities

• Understand operations, map workflows, and prioritize improvements.
• Evaluate AI and automation tools for accuracy, usability, cost, data handling.
• Configure tools and build workflows, prompts, and prototypes with staff.
• Lead pilots with objectives, baseline measures, and evaluation criteria.
• Train staff and support adoption of AI solutions.
• Coordinate privacy, security, and data handling with IT.
• Establish ongoing ownership and support for solutions.
• Track adoption, costs, and share progress with leadership.

Skills

AI tools experience

Workflow design

Communication skills

Change management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Van Buren County's Digital Information Department seeks to lead the practical use of AI across county operations from Paw Paw, Michigan. The role focuses on identifying needs, evaluating options, and implementing sustained improvements using AI, automation, or process changes.

You will configure tools, build workflows, run pilots with clear metrics, train staff, and coordinate with IT and developers to ensure secure, auditable adoption and ongoing success.