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Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-12 - Field Operations Unit

State of Michigan

Department of State

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$25.85 - $43.73

per hour

Type

Closes

April 10, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves assessing drivers' fitness to operate vehicles by reviewing medical, vision, and substance abuse evaluations, either in person or through video calls across Michigan.

The role requires traveling to different locations, including overnight stays, to conduct these assessments and advise staff, courts, and law enforcement on licensing decisions.

It's a good fit for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in public safety, especially those comfortable working one-on-one with people and understanding health issues that impact driving.

Key Requirements

  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major
  • For Departmental Analyst 9: No specific experience required
  • For Departmental Analyst 10: One year of professional experience
  • For Departmental Analyst P11: Two years of professional experience, including one year equivalent to intermediate level
  • Knowledge of reviewing medical statements, vision statements, rehabilitation evaluations, and substance abuse evaluations
  • Ability to apply Michigan Vehicle Code and department policies for licensing controls
  • Routine travel required, including overnight stays, between locations like Clinton Township and Port Huron

Full Job Description


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This position is located in Clinton Township (37015 S. Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 40836). However, it requires routine travel to the Port Huron office (2887 Kraft Road, Port Huron, MI 48060).


POSITION DUTIES - This position will conduct a full range of driver assessment reexaminations with citizens throughout the State of Michigan, either in person or via the use of videoconferencing equipment.

The analyst in this position should have knowledge and expertise in the area of reviewing and evaluating medical statements, vision statements, rehabilitation evaluations, substance abuse evaluations and applying state physical and mental standards.

The analyst will administer appropriate licensing controls as provided for in the Michigan Vehicle Code and department policy.

The analyst also assists branch staff, courts, law enforcement, and Lansing-based central office staff in interpreting medical statements, vision statements, rehabilitation evaluations, and substance abuse evaluations.

Routine travel is required in this position including overnight stays.


Position Description - Departmental Analyst Trainee
Position Description - Departmental Analyst 9-P11
Position Description - Departmental Analyst 12


The preferred candidate has experience meeting one-on-one with individuals, observing individual behaviors, asking direct questions, and communicating in a manner that is easily understandable and respectful. The preferred candidate also has experience reading and interpreting Michigan driving records, and knowledge of medical conditions that may affect a person's ability to drive safely.


APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.






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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 (Departmental Trainee) 9

Education-
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience-
Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.

OR

Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.

OR

Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.

OR

Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

OR

One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

*Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate’s degree or two years of college.

Educational Substitution-
College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.





Additional Information

The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration.


In order to be considered for this position you must complete the below written exercise and attach it to your application (
Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out of the selection process).

As a Driver Assessment Analyst, you are responsible for applying the state's physical and mental standards and issuing appropriate licensing controls as provided for in the Michigan Vehicle Code and Department policy.

Describe your experience applying a set of standards, regulations, or statutes to the unique circumstance of an individual and how you establish good cause for your determination/action. (1 page maximum)

Grammar, spelling, content, and organization will be considered when reviewed by the Department.
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You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. 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.

Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal and driving records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

Position requires incumbent possess and maintain a valid driver's license, in accordance with agency's driving record standards.

Position requires incumbent to obtain and hold a valid Certified Michigan Notaries Public License.

Position requires incumbent be a United States Citizen and pass a thorough background investigation to comply with Public Act 7 of 2008, Public Act 23 of 2008, and the Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Michigan and the Department of Homeland Security.

As part of the Department of State's continued efforts to produce secure driver's licenses and personal identification cards, state law (Public Act 7 of 2008) requires the Department to perform security checks on designated positions.

This notice is to inform you that if you are appointed to a Security Checked Position, you must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and continue to meet the requirements for the duration of the position.

Employment may be terminated if U.S. Citizenship cannot be verified by the first day of employment. The following documents may be used to verify proof of citizenship*:

  • Original certified birth certificate issued by a government unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory
  • Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
  • Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, or N-561)
  • Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578)

*Note: Photo identification must be provided. The current legal name and date of birth on the citizenship and identity documents should match. Spelling needs to match exactly.

Date of birth needs to be an exact match. If the current legal name is different from the name on the birth certificate, the employee must show legal proof of the name change (i.e.

original marriage license, divorce decree or court order).

As outlined by Civil Service, an official transcript must bear the applicant’s name, college, or university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, or letterhead), date and name of the conferred degree and registrar’s signature.

Transcripts that do not meet these requirements are considered unofficial. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here(Download PDF reader).

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.

educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials.

Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

View the job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalAnalyst_12505_7.pdf



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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/1/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5290691