Departmental Specialist 14

State of MichiganLansing, MI

About The Position

This position serves as a subject matter expert for the Department of State’s computer system (CARS) for vehicle functionality. The incumbent of this position will have a vast knowledge and understanding of CARS vehicle functionality and will use that expertise in the role of liaison between the CARS production support team, MDOS business areas and other agencies. This position will advise the Division director on CARS related vehicle topics, and provide recommendations for improvements on functionality, data security, and record integrity. This position will also develop and analyze vehicle related data statistics and other analytics for the Office director, executive staff and other agencies as required.

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.
  • A high school diploma or GED and 4 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience OR 4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 level experience OR 3 years of Departmental Supervisor 12 level or above experience.
  • Attach a copy of your "official" college transcripts (non-official transcripts are not acceptable) if qualifying based on education.
  • Must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system.
  • Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to appointment.
  • Criminal records will be checked; any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

Nice To Haves

  • A bachelor's degree and 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 experience with a bachelor's degree
  • A bachelor's degree and 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience
  • 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 level experience
  • 1 year of Departmental Supervisor 12 level or above experience

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for the Department of State’s computer system (CARS) for vehicle functionality.
  • Act as a liaison between the CARS production support team, MDOS business areas and other agencies.
  • Advise the Division director on CARS related vehicle topics.
  • Provide recommendations for improvements on functionality, data security, and record integrity.
  • Develop and analyze vehicle related data statistics and other analytics for the Office director, executive staff and other agencies as required.
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