State Division Administrator 17 - Elections Operations Director
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State Division Administrator 17 - Elections Operations Director
Salary
$117,682.00 - $159,990.00 Annually
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2301-26-BOE075
Department
Department of State
Opening Date
12/02/2025
Closing Date
12/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
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Job Description
POSITION DUTIES - This position serves to direct and manage Bureau of Election's (BOE) Operations Division, including external and internal operations and performance activities. The purpose is to optimize the performance and quality of BOE functions and external partner activities. In conjunction with the Deputy Director, this position supports BOE by directing its relationships with vendors, managing the liaising with other State agencies and offices, directing grant and equipment distribution to local jurisdictions, overseeing special projects (including process improvements), serving as the main logistics point-of-contact for the Secretary of State website and phone functions (external). This position coordinates and communicates operational needs with the Deputy Director and the Director. The position also supervises the Election Projects and Process Section and provides second level supervision and leadership for the Data and Programs Section and the Public Elections and Technology Request Section within the Operations Division. The Data and Programs Section manages the Qualified Voter File, including the street index, ballot administration and candidate listing application, equipment, resource, and security implementation, along with analytics and requests and process tracking; the Public Elections & Technology Requests Section manages requests from clerks for purchasing of equipment and reimbursements and also oversees the Bureau's helpdesk.
Position Description - State Division Administrator 17 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD_BOE075.pdf)
APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.
MDOSJOBS
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.
Alternate Education and Experience
At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service AND at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist.
OR
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years 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
You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application.
Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application.Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of the hiring process.
If you qualify for this position based on your education, you must attach a copy of your official transcript to your application.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. For more information regarding official transcripts,click here(Download PDF reader).
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). Go toevaluatorsfor a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
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.
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.
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 records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.
View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StateDivisionAdministrator\13132\7.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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 at www.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 daysand 13 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 take 12 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. Please view Student Loan 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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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Are you related to anyone working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?
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If you answered "yes" to question #1, please list the name of each relative with the work area they are employed. If you answered "no" to question #1, please enter "none" in the box below.
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STDIVADM - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least two years of post-degree experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service AND at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist OR at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school AND at least three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level.
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While pursuing your bachelor's degree, please list your area of focus. If you do not possess a bachelor's degree, please enter "None".
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Although not required for the position, please indicate any graduate degrees, professional certifications, or professional licenses you possess. If you do not possess any of the above, please enter "None".
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Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "None".
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How many years of experience do you have directing or managing the internal operations of an organization?
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Please describe your experience directing or managing the internal operations of an organization. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "None".
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Please select your experience supervising or providing management support to a manager with professional or complex responsibilities? Select all that apply.
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Facilitating public meetings
Addressing personnel issues
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How many years of experience do you have supervising or providing management support to a manager with professional or complex responsibilities?
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Please describe your experience supervising or providing management support to a manager with professional or complex responsibilities. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "None".
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Please select your level of experience with managing projects or leading project managers.
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Please describe a project you managed, including your role, the project's objectives, the tools or methodologies you used, and the outcomes you achieved. If you have not managed a project, please enter "none".
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Please select your employment status. Select all that apply.
Currently employed at the Department of State (Secretary of State)
Current Bureau of Elections employee or contractor
Previously employed by the Department of State (Secretary of State)
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Previously employed by another State of Michigan agency
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Did you remember to attach your cover letter and resume? Failure to do so, may result in your application being screened out.
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If you qualify for this position based on your education, did you attach your "official" college transcripts to your application (unofficial transcripts are not acceptable)?
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Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Department of State
Address
SOSEmployment@michigan.gov
P.O. Box 30775
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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