State Bureau Administrator 18

Full Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.

The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

This position functions as the department Chief Financial Officer and as the Assistant Deputy Director (ADD) of the MDOC Budget and Operations Administration Bureau of Fiscal Management.

This position directs the operations of the Bureau of Fiscal Management which includes responsibility for the oversight and administration of all departmentwide activities relating to accounting, financial reporting, budget/projections, purchasing/contracts, auditing/compliance, internal controls, assets, and grant reporting.

Theses responsibilities encompass the Budget and Projections Division, the Financial Operations Office, and the Procurement, Monitoring, and Compliance Office.

As Chief Financial Officer, this position serves as the key financial advisor and collaborates closely with the BOA Deputy Director, Director, and Executive Policy Team members to provide comprehensive financial operations support for departmental projects and legislative requirements.

The Bureau of Fiscal Management plays a central role in advancing the department’s mission by providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Budget and Projections Division, the Financial Operations Office, and the Procurement, Monitoring, and Compliance Office.

This position leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Department’s annual budget, as well as the accurate and timely year end book closing activities.

This position develops department policy and procedures for the financial aspects of MDOC operations and ensures compliance with the State of Michigan Financial Management Guide (FMG) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Additionally, the position provides essential oversight for the procurement of goods and services through a robust contract monitoring system, oversees all internal and external audit functions to ensure fiscal accountability and compliance adherence to contract terms and conditions.

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Requirements

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

Experience
Two years of professional managerial experience.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.

All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services.

All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.

Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.

Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.

Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date.

(Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here.

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is not an E-Verify employer.