Departmental Analyst 9-12 (Procurement) - Office of Passenger Transportation

Full Job Description

This position is responsible for analyzing and approving procurement documents for all purchases up to $350,000 made by Michigan’s public service transit and passenger marine providers, ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement regulations.

These procurement requests include, but are not limited to, the acquisition of buses, computers, security cameras, and facility repairs.

Key responsibilities include the overall administration of procurement requests, verifying compliance with regulatory requirements, evaluating the appropriateness and amounts requested.

Additionally, the role involves representing the Office of Passenger Transportation (OPT) in relevant meetings and trainings, as well as managing the subcontract approval packet process.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (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:

• Departmental Analyst 9-P11 position description
• Departmental Analyst 12 position description
• All about MDOT

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.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.

Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach a detailed résumé and cover letter.

If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript.

Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.

Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.




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 Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.