IT Administrative Manager 15 (Sam 15) Supporting Msp, Systems Development & Support

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) 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. This position is with the Agency Services area of DTMB and serves as a State Administrative Manager supporting the Michigan State Police (MSP).

We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. Above all, we are looking for someone that is passionate about IT customer service, development, support, and testing. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, effectively using oral and written reports, presentations and prepare clear and concise documentation. You need to be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients and matrixed support teams. We need someone who can resolve complex problems in a timely manner and seeks optimum solutions. You need to embrace diversity and learn to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals both in-house and vendors.

The State Administrative Manager will report to the Business Relationship Manager and will be responsible for carrying out management duties for first line managers and their staff.  This position is responsible for providing direction and control of functions and activities, including establishing priorities, allocating staff, and ensuring that first line supervisors handle administrative, supervisory, and planning functions.

This position will require the selected candidate to complete and pass a Michigan State Police Fingerprint Background Check prior to beginning employment.

The State Administrative Manager also works with Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to implement the department's mission, policies, strategic plans, and directives. This State Administrative Manager maintains the operations and customer support for all of the MSP IT systems, including Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) systems, custom developed, and SaaS applications.  The administrative manager will support MSP's application systems while ensuring a high level of security for highly complex computer software programs and their data. These programs support the MSP operations responsible for law enforcement for the state and the collection and processing of billions of transactions within the systems used with MSP and the law enforcement community.

If you are a self-motivated person with a proven track record who wants a challenge and to work in a high paced and team-oriented environment, we are really interested in hearing from you.  The state of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reimbursement 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.

State Administrative Manager 15 - Position Description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Information Technologies related to the work.

• Knowledge of management principles.

• Knowledge of project management principles.

• Knowledge of Civil Services rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of State purchasing regulations and processes.

• Ability to establish priorities.

• Ability to allocate resources to accomplish a diverse range of activities.

• Ability to manage within budgeted constraints.

• Ability to communicate effectively with persons of varying levels of technical expertise

• Effective oral and writing skills.

• Time management skills.

DTMB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

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.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.To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

• Attach a cover letter.

• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions (Download PDF reader)

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The Office of Career Services offers current State Employees and interested applicants access to the job application process and a variety of career planning resources.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateAdministrativeManager.pdf