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The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance and support.   This position is with the Agency Services area of DTMB Agency Services supporting the Michigan Department of Education.

We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens.  This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning they can explain things to an individual or large group in a way that they can understand and relate to, not necessarily an orator.

 We would love someone who is a motivator and leader.  You need to be organized, have good time management skills, and know the importance of a timeline.  We need someone who is reliable and honest and who keeps their word and commitments to their colleagues and customers.

 We want someone who comes to work to work and holds themselves and their staff accountable.  You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, and learn to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals.   Strong communications skills are a must.

This position will serve as the first line manager, responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating activities of the unit to ensure that the objectives and goals of the Michigan Department of Education are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations and budgets.  The offices within the Education Unit support these business processes:

Office of Financial Management

Health and Nutrition Services

State Aid and School Finance

Library of Michigan

Special Education

So, if you are a self-motivated person with a proven track record, who wants a challenge and to work in a high paced environment, we are really interested in hearing from you.

The State of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes in-state remote work options, a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, 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.

Information Technology Manager - Position Description

SIGNING 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.

Classifications for the $3,500 bonus are:

Information Technology Manager

Information Technology Supervisor

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

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with not less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project 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 Technology Infrastructure, 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:

•     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.

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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: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/InformationTechnologyManager_12732_7.pdf