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Posted: January 26, 2026 (1 day ago)

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State Administrative Manager 15 (Specialty Trades Section Manager)

State of Michigan

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$96,491 - $138,794

per year

Closes

February 2, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team that oversees the safety and regulation of boilers, elevators, ski areas, and amusement rides across Michigan, ensuring they meet state laws and codes.

The manager plans staff needs, directs daily operations, and assists with inspections and enforcement to prevent accidents.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in regulatory oversight or safety inspections who enjoys managing teams in a public service role.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in any major
  • Four years of professional experience, including two years at experienced (P11) level or one year at advanced (12) level
  • Equivalent: High school diploma plus two years of safety/regulatory or law enforcement experience at level 14, or one year at level 15
  • Knowledge of Skilled Trades Regulation Act 407 of 2016, Elevator Safety Board Act, Elevator Licensing Act, Ski Area Safety Act, and Carnival-Amusement Safety Act
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct section activities, including staffing and process coordination
  • Experience assisting with inspections of boilers, elevators, and related facilities in commercial, school, and residential settings

Full Job Description

This position provides overall direction for the bureau’s Specialty Trades Section, which includes the Boiler, Elevator, and Ski Amusement Sections. This position is also responsible for determination of all staffing needs and to plan, organize and direct daily activities; review and coordinate section processes by establishing procedures and guidelines. Assist field staff with the inspection of boilers and elevators in commercial buildings, public school facilities and residences across the state in accordance with the Skilled Trades Regulation Act 407 of 2016, Elevator Safety Board Act and all applicable rules and codes. Assists, when necessary, with the enforcement of the Elevator Licensing Act and all applicable rules and codes. Manage and serve accordance with the Ski Area Safety Act, the Carnival-Amusement Safety Act and the applicable rules and codes. The position ensures the safe operation of boilers, elevators, ski areas, and amusement rides in the state of Michigan.

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Requirements

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Qualifications

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Information

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateAdministrativeManager.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/27/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5211340