State Administrative Manager 15 (Strategic Operations Chief)

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State Administrative Manager 15 (Strategic Operations Chief)

Salary

$45.04 - $64.78 Hourly

Location

To Be Determined - TBD, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-24-PARK-236

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

10/11/2024

Closing Date

10/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

This position oversees and manages sustainable operations, innovative operational strategies, safety and training programs for the Parks and Recreation Division, while working closely with division leadership to establish and enforce operational standards for recreation areas in alignment with Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) regulations. This role is a liaison with the National Guard to ensure comprehensive safety protocols and training initiatives are in place and effectively executed across all division operations.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/750124PARK236PDFINAL.docx)

The official workstation location will be TBD at a Parks and Recreation Division facility, Constitution Hall, or DNR Customer Service Center based on location of selected candidate and office space availability.

Required Education and Experience

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.

Alternate Education and Experience

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 Requirements and Information

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

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.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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STDDADM1 - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level gained in the State of Michigan classified service.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Please select your level of experience with managing, or oversight of a recreation environment including parks, waterways and trails.

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  03

  Please explain your response to the question above.

  04

  What is the largest number of staff that you have managed in an organization?

• None

• 1 -10 people

• 11-24 people

• 25 people or more

  05

  Please explain your response to the question above.

  06

  How many years of experience do you have managing staff?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  07

  How many years of experience do you have with developing sustainable and innovative programs.

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  08

  Please explain your response to the question above.

  09

  How many years of experience do you have with providing leadership to various groups?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  10

  Please explain your response to the question above.

  11

  How many years of experience do you have in managing and developing training and safety programs.

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  12

  Please explain your response to the question above.

  13

  Are you a current or past Department of Natural Resources employee?

• Yes

• No

  14

  How many years of experience do you have with special assignments?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

  15

  Please explain your response to the question above.

  16

  As an example of written communication, please describe why you want to be the Strategic Operations Chief and what do you believe is the most critical quality or character trait that a candidate for this position should possess? Please explain why you selected those qualities. Example must be attached to be considered.

  17

  QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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