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The State of Michigan's MDOT seeks an experienced administrative manager for the Statewide Systems Management Section (SSMS). You will oversee planning and reporting for the 5-Year Transportation Program (5YTP) and coordinate with MDOT Regions to support project delivery.
Responsibilities include developing tools to support SSMS work, interpreting transportation performance measures, and guiding investment decisions within the policy framework.
This position serves as an administrative manager for the Statewide Systems Management Section (SSMS) which is responsible for managing the Capital Highway Program, coordinating and participating in the integrated Highway Call for Projects (CFP) process, recommending investment and system condition strategies to implement policy and goals, and programming decisions within the context of the investment strategy and program direction. In addition, manages the development, monitoring, and reporting on the department’s Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP). Work with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Regions and department program managers to facilitate program development and delivery. Interpret and implement transportation performance measures that impact the section’s responsibilities. Coordinate with the Trunkline Pavement Strategy Specialist to provide pavement condition analyses and forecasts and ensure leadership of the Pavement Working Group. Develop, maintain, and enhance tools and/or applications that facilitate SSMS work responsibilities.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the State Administrative Manager 15 position.
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For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
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.Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateAdministrativeManager.pdf
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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.
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.
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.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact MDOT-OHR@michigan.gov.