Posting number: 5901-26-ED-3-DA-GC-JH
Department: Transportation
Job classification: Departmental Analyst
Posting type: Open
Categories: Transportation, Grants Administration
Would you like to join a small, hard-working, self-driven team of professionals committed to public service and vigorously engaged in strengthening Michigan communities through active transportation and economic development? Consider making a difference and applying for the open grant coordinator position with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Economic Development.
Put your project management skills to use providing technical advice and guiding communities, tribal governments and state agencies from project concept development through to the ribbon-cutting and grant financial closing. You will work with MDOT and other state agency technical experts throughout the process to coordinate, interpret and communicate technical expertise to grant applicants in the areas of business attraction, nonmotorized transportation, aesthetics, historic preservation, water quality, environmental impact, transportation planning and civil engineering.
Flexibility, independence and positive outcomes are the watchwords as you work in a highly collaborative environment to grow a vibrant, safe, healthy and inclusive Michigan.
An ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be motivated, organized, self-directed, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects in various stages of progress. Previous experience in transportation, planning or engineering is preferred, but not required.
Begin your journey with MDOT today!
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
For additional information, please see the links below:
Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc
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Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Departmental Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Departmental Analyst 10
One year of professional experience.
Departmental Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
Departmental Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
Departmental Analyst 9 - 12
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
To be considered for this position you must:
View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.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
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