Departmental Technician 7-E9
State of Michigan
Posted: April 13, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of Michigan
Transportation
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$25.85 - $43.73
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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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).
This job involves helping improve how the Michigan Department of Transportation works by analyzing processes, leading team activities, and managing projects to make things more efficient.
It includes planning strategies, facilitating meetings, and creating training sessions, both online and in person.
A good fit would be someone organized with experience in teamwork or process improvement, who enjoys problem-solving and supporting others in a government setting.

This position analyzes and facilitates the delivery of lean process improvement/re-engineering activities, process mapping, customized meeting facilitation, team building, and strategic planning efforts.
This position is also responsible for providing support for projects, project management, stakeholder relations, and problem-resolution responsibilities.
Virtual and in person training and informational session design, development, and delivery are also part of this position.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the Departmental Analyst Trainee (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:
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.

Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 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:
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.
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.
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