State Bureau Administrator 18 - BER Director
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State Bureau Administrator 18 - BER Director
Salary
$128,180.00 - $170,601.00 Annually
Location
Detroit, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
1801-26-LA-BER-013
Department
LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Opening Date
03/11/2026
Closing Date
3/24/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more atwww.michigan.gov/LEO.
This position is responsible for the Administration of the Bureau of Employment Relations, including the administration of the Labor Relations Section and providing executive leadership to its two divisions, the Mediation Division and the Wage and Hour Division. This position ensures adherence to the agency's Statutes, Rules, Policies and Procedures and that each division's activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, rules and protocols. In addition, this position serves as advisor to the Employment Relations Commission and ensures fulfillment of the mission and goals of the Bureau through new, continued and enhanced initiatives.
State Bureau Administrator 18 Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/SBA%2018%20PD%20FInal%202026.docx)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is preferred.
Experience
Two years of professional managerial experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
For attorneys, must be a member in good standing with State Bar of Michigan
Alternate Education and Experience
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 Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable,if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts,click here (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript\693831\7.pdf) .
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 toevaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for 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.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conductand will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateBureauAdministrator.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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BUREAADM - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major and at least two years of professional managerial experience. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; 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 an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement supervisory experience at the 15 level; OR at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least five years of professional experience, including at least two years of experience as a professional manager gained in the State of Michigan classified service.
Yes
No
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Please select your level of professional managerial experience.
No professional managerial experience.
Less than 2 years professional managerial experience
2 to 4 years professional managerial experience
4 to 6 years professional managerial experience
Greater than 6 years professional managerial experience
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Describe any experience you may have with the regulatory agencies including Wage & Hour and the Bureau of Employment Relations. If no experience, please @type "None".
04
Describe any experience with collective bargaining, including any experience as a principal negotiator in the collective bargaining process. If no experience, please @type "None".
05
Describe any experience you possess related to Unfair Labor Practices, mediation, arbitration, or similar. If no experience, please @type "None".
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If you are an attorney, are you a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan?
Yes
No
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1801 Recruitment - To collect LEO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!
College/University Career Services Office
College/University Career Fair
Employee Referral
GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace
Handshake
Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services
Michigan Works! Agency
Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.)
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
NEOGOV job alert
Veterans Organization
X (previously Twitter)
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1801 Recruitment - If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran's Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity.
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1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.)
Not a State of Michigan employee
A previous State of Michigan employee
A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee
A current State of Michigan (non-LEO) employee
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1801 - Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity employee classified as a State Bureau Administrator 18 interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?
Yes
No
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If applicable to your qualification for this position, did you attach OFFICIAL copies of your college/university transcripts to your application?
Yes
No
Not applicable due to qualifying through the alternative education requirement or State of Michigan professional experience.
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Address
leo-ohr@michigan.gov
PO Box 30714
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-241-9868
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/leo
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