Departmental Specialist 13 - Special Projects Specialist (Core Technology Division)

Special Projects Specialist

This position serves as the Special Projects Specialist for the Core Technology Division (CTD). CTD is a complex work area that oversees all aspects of development, requirements gathering, testing, communication, and implementation related to the application and associated interfaces it oversees. Key applications include the Customer and Automotive Records System (CARS) and CXone. The individual will provide essential project support. This includes assisting in the smooth preparation for and execution of special projects and assignments for the Division. This role is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of effective processes, ensuring that team members consistently utilize available tools and resources. The position also tracks and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Position Description - Departmental Specialist 13

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.

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. Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out. If you qualify based on your education, you must attach a copy of your "official" college transcripts (non-official transcripts are not acceptable). 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.

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

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.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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.