Departmental Manager 14 (Public Transportation Strategy & Innovation) - Passenger Transportation

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking an innovative, collaborative and forward-thinking leader to launch and lead the newly established Public Transportation Strategy and Innovation (PTSI) Unit within the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Passenger Transportation (OPT). This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of public transportation in Michigan. The OPT partners with public transit agencies, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), regional organizations and federal partners to improve mobility, accessibility and transportation opportunities for communities throughout Michigan. Our work connects people to employment, health care, education and other essential destinations while supporting vibrant communities and economic growth. As the inaugural supervisor of the PTSI Unit, you will have the opportunity to establish the vision, build a collaborative team culture, develop innovative business processes and lead statewide initiatives that will influence Michigan's public transportation system for years to come. This position provides leadership for statewide public transportation planning, strategic initiatives, mobility innovation and development of the Statewide Public Transit Plan. The successful candidate will supervise professional staff, foster innovation, strengthen partnerships and work with executive leadership and stakeholders across Michigan to improve the effectiveness of public transportation programs. We are seeking a leader who enjoys building organizations, developing people, solving complex challenges and creating lasting improvements. If you are energized by the opportunity to establish a new unit, influence statewide transportation strategy and make a meaningful impact on Michigan communities, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• 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.
• Attach a detailed cover letter and resume.
• Attach a one-page writing sample describing a strategic initiative, organizational improvement, or significant project that you personally led.
• The writing sample will be evaluated to assess written communication skills, strategic thinking, leadership experience and the ability to clearly communicate complex information.
• Your writing sample should include: The situation or challenge, Your leadership role, How you collaborated with stakeholders, The actions you took, The measurable results achieved.
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Innovative, collaborative and forward-thinking leader.
• Enjoys building organizations, developing people, solving complex challenges and creating lasting improvements.

Responsibilities

• Establish the vision for the PTSI Unit.
• Build a collaborative team culture.
• Develop innovative business processes.
• Lead statewide initiatives that will influence Michigan's public transportation system.
• Provide leadership for statewide public transportation planning.
• Lead strategic initiatives.
• Lead mobility innovation.
• Lead the development of the Statewide Public Transit Plan.
• Supervise professional staff.
• Foster innovation.
• Strengthen partnerships.
• Work with executive leadership and stakeholders across Michigan to improve the effectiveness of public transportation programs.

Benefits

• Remote work and alternate work schedule requests may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits.
• Information on benefits: www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager