Department of State Branch Supervisor 9/10 - Grand Rapids-28th #263
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Department of State Branch Supervisor 9/10 - Grand Rapids-28th #263
Salary
$1,993.60 - $2,743.20 Biweekly
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
2301-26-BO6184
Department
Department of State
Opening Date
01/27/2026
Closing Date
2/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
The selected candidate will be appointed to either the Branch Supervisor 9 position (Trainee) or the
Branch Supervisor 10 position based on the education and experience listed in their application.
POSITION DUTIES - The primary responsibilities include serving as a working supervisor in various locations, provide excellent customer service, training staff, handling general physical plant issues, maintenance of office equipment and inventoried supplies, preparing various reports, and processing all transactions carried out in a Secretary of State branch office.
Review additional information about the position's responsibilities here:
Branch Supervisor 9 Level Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/BranchSup9Composite.pdf)
Branch Supervisor 10 Level Position Description
APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.
WORK SCHEDULE - As a Full-Time position, the incumbent(s) will work a varied schedule of 40 or more hours per week. Occasional travel may be required for relief assignments at other branch offices.To be considered for these positions, please be advised that you must be available to work any of the following days/hours during your appointment:
Branch Operations
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
*Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
MDOSJOBS
Required Education and Experience
Education
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).
Experience
No specific @type or amount is required.
Alternate Education and Experience
Alternate Education and Experience Department Of State Branch Supervisor 9 - 10
Four years of experience equivalent to a Department of State Aide, including two years equivalent to a Department of State Aide E8 or one year equivalent to a Department of State Aide 9 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
OR
Completion of one year of college and one year of experience as a Department of State Aide E8 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Additional Requirements and Information
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.
If you are scheduled for an interview based on your application and fail to attend the interview without proper notice (i.e. no call/no show or cancellation without valid reason and/or wish to reschedule), you will be removed from the selections process and will be ineligible for consideration of similar positions for the following six months.
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.
CDLKTEX: Pursuant to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement (CMVSE) Act and the requirements established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), this designation requires a nationwide criminal history background check prior to position appointment. The employee, once appointed, is required to successfully complete a formal CDL training course and knowledge test prior to certification as a CDL Knowledge Test Examiner. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to pass refresher training and examination every four years.
SECCHDPOS: Position requires incumbent to be a United States Citizen and pass a thorough background investigation to comply with Public Act 7 of 2008, Public Act 23 of 2008, and the Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Michigan and the Department of Homeland Security.
As part of the Department of State's continued efforts to produce secure driver's licenses and personal identification cards, state law (Public Act 7 of 2008) requires the Department to perform security checks on designated positions. This notice is to inform you that if you are appointed to a Security Checked Position, you must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and continue to meet the requirements for the duration of the position. Employment may be terminated if U.S. Citizenship cannot be verified by the first day of employment. The following documents may be used to verify proof of citizenship*:
Original certified birth certificate issued by a government unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory
Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, or N-561)
Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578)
*Note: Photo identification must be provided. The current legal name and date of birth on the citizenship and identity documents should match. Spelling needs to match exactly. Date of birth needs to be an exact match. If the current legal name is different from the name on the birth certificate, the employee must show legal proof of the name change (i.e. original marriage license, divorce decree or court order).
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.
View the job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentofStateBranchSupervisor\12504\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.
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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This position works a varied schedule, may be on-call, and work 40 or more full-time hours per week. To be considered for these positions, please be advised that you must be available to work any of the following days/hours during your appointment. Are you open to working these days/hours? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Yes
No
02
Due to the nature of this position, the Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) conducts comprehensive background checks that will require the candidate to be subjected; and not limited to: criminal history review, fingerprinting, drug testing, reference checked, and validating documentation to confirm citizenship. Do you accept and comply to these background check requirements?
Yes
No
03
All listed supervisors/employers may be contacted for reference checks. If your NEOGOV application indicates that they cannot be contacted, please document the reason in the work experience box of the NEOGOV application, under the "reasons for leaving" box(es). You will then need to provide the names, phone numbers and relationship (ie. Former Team Lead) of two to three professionals below. If you have indicated that all listed supervisors/employers may be contacted, please enter "none".
04
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".
05
Are you related to anyone working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?
Yes
No
06
If you answered "yes" to question #5, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #5, please enter "none".
07
DSBRSPV - Do you possess one of the following? At least two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits); OR Four years of experience equivalent to a Department of State Aide, including two years equivalent to a Department of State Aide E8 or one year equivalent to a Department of State Aide 9 OR Completion of one year of college and one year of experience as a Department of State Aide E8. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
08
Select the years of experience you possess working in a Banking, Collections, equivalent Federal/State Agency, Food Service, Retail, or Sales role (within the past 7 years) that involved cash handling. (Cash handling involves the ability to accurately count, add, and handle currency and other forms of payment.)The @type of cash handling should be documented in the "work experience" portion of your application.
None
1 year or less
2 years
3 years
More than 3 years
09
Select the years of experience you possess working in a Banking, Collections, equivalent Federal/State Agency, Food Service, Retail, or Sales role (within the past 7 years) that involved handling customer service issues with professionalism and directing complex issues to higher authority.This experience should be documented in the "work experience" portion of your application.
None
1 year or less
2 years
3 years
More than 3 years
10
Please describe your customer service experience. If you have no customer service experience, please @type "none".
11
Please select the years of experience you possess completing computer/system data entry and/or computer/system data retrieval tasks.This experience should be documented in the "work experience" box of the NEOGOV application.
None
1 year or less
2 years
3 years
More than 3 years
12
From the following options, please select the @type of experience that you possess.This experience should be documented in the "work experience" portion of your application.
At least 2 years of full-time experience that required you to perform the following duties in a TEAM LEAD role: assign, approve, and review work; provide guidance on work methods; train and coach staff members; provide problem solving; and assist with conflict resolution.
At least 2 years of full-time experience where you performed the following duties in an ASSISTANT SUPERVISORY role: assist with supervision of staff, assign, approve, and review work; provide guidance on work methods; train and coach staff members; provide problem solving and conflict resolution to calmly diffuse and manage challenging situations; ensure that team members adhere to policies, procedures and applicable laws.
At least 2 years of full-time experience where you performed the following in a DIRECT SUPERVISORY role: supervision of staff; assign, approve, and review work; provide guidance on work methods; train and coach staff members; provide problem solving and conflict resolution to calmly diffuse and manage challenging situations; ensure that team members adhere to policies, procedures and applicable laws; reprimand and perform disciplinary action; and approve leave, time and attendance requests.
None of the above
13
Please briefly describe the most challenging issue(s) you faced in a team lead/supervisory role, your involvement, and how you would approach the issue(s) in a new leadership role. If you have no experience in a team lead/supervisory role, please @type "none".
14
Please define what excellent customer service means to you and how you would incorporate this practice in a leadership role.
15
A typical day working in a Secretary of State branch office may include high volumes of customer traffic with a variety of different transactions; repetitive explanations of processes, form and procedures; defusing escalated customer complaints; resolving computer/branch office equipment issues; and extended hours of operation. Please describe any current or prior experience you posses working in a similar environment.If you do not have any experience working in a similar environment, please enter "none".
16
Please describe your experience resolving complex customer service concerns; include how you utilized independent judgement and critical thinking to provide satisfactory results. If you do not possess this experience, please @type "none".
17
Please explain why you are interested in this career opportunity to work for the Department of State (Secretary of State). If you are currently employed by the Department of State (Secretary of State), please include reasons why your experience working for the department would make you the ideal candidate for the position.
18
From the following options, please select your employment status. Check all that apply.
Currently employed at the Department of State (Secretary of State)
Previously employed by the Department of State (Secretary of State)
Currently employed at another State of Michigan agency
Previously employed by another State of Michigan agency
None of the above
19
Are you Multi-Lingual?
Yes
No
20
If you answered "Yes" to question #19, please select any languages you are proficient in. You are able to select more than one.
Arabic
Bengali
Chinese
English
French
Spanish
Vietnamese
Other
None
21
If you selected "Other" for question #20, please list the languages you are proficient in. Please describe your level of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing for question #20.
22
How did you hear about this vacancy?
Branch Office Flyer/Branch Office Video
Career Fair or Job Fair
College/University Job Site
Friend/Employee Referral
MDOS (Secretary of State) Public Event
Pure MI Talent Connect - MI Works
NEOGOV
Facebook
X
MDOS (Secretary of State) Internet Site
Other Internet Job Site
Other
23
Please select from the options below: (Note that actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS. Please select all that apply.
I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
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To ensure your application is considered for the next steps of the recruitment process: - Did you accurately answer the supplemental questions and provide the most up-to-date information in your applicationandresume. To include any relevant position that required you to perform customer service and/or cash handling duties? - Did you remember to list all current or past employers, and/or account for gaps of employment for the past 7 years in your application? To include: title, employer name and phone number, hours worked per week, supervisor, duties, reason for leaving, etc. - Did you remember to attach your official college transcripts, if applicable? If you qualify based on education, you must provide your official transcripts. - Did you remember to list your most recent email address in your NEOGOV application AND are you able to respond to future notifications with this email address? Please remove spam blocker if you are applying with a Yahoo, Google or Hotmail email address. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application being removed from the selection process.
Yes
No
Required Question
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State of Michigan
Department
Department of State
Address
SOSEmployment@michigan.gov
P.O. Box 30775
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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