Departmental Specialist 13 - Voting Systems Specialist
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Departmental Specialist 13 - Voting Systems Specialist
Salary
$2,559.20 - $3,820.00 Biweekly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2301-26-BOE077
Department
Department of State
Opening Date
03/20/2026
Closing Date
4/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
This position serves as the Voting Systems Specialist supporting the Bureau of Election's (BOE) Security and Standards Section, providing expert advice regarding voting systems to BOE management and staff, the Board of State Canvassers, and election administrators statewide. Incumbent serves as BOE liaison with voting system vendors and program manager for voting system vendor contracts and directs and conducts complex testing and certification of voting systems used in Michigan. Incumbent develops and monitors procedures, guidelines and policies related to voting systems, ballot standards, ballot containers, seals, and absent voter ballot drop boxes. Also serves as expert consultant and liaison between voting systems and the voter registration and election database.
Travel will be required for this position
Position Description - Voting Systems Specialist (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/BOE077%20Final%20PD.pdf)
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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
ALTERNATIVE EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 experience with a bachelor's degree
OR
2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience with a bachelor's degree
OR
1 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience with a bachelor's degree
OR
4 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 experience with a high school diploma or equivalent
OR
4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience with a high school diploma or equivalent
OR
3 years of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience with a high school diploma or equivalent
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application be screened out of this hiring process.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
View the job specification at:
Job Specification (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalSpecialist\12523\7.pdf)
MDOS is proud to be a silver level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (https://www.michigan.gov/mvaa)
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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Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; AND/OR Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Yes
No
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Do you possess one of the following?
None
A bachelor's degree and 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 experience
A bachelor's degree and 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience*
A bachelor's degree and 1 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience*
4 years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level
4 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 experience* with a high school diploma or equivalent
4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience* with a high school diploma or equivalent
3 years of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience* with a high school diploma or equivalent
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Are you related to anyone currently working for the Department of State (Secretary of State)?
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No
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If you answered "yes" to question #3, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #3, 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 with election or voting system administration? This experience must be documented in your application materials (resume and NEOGOV profile).
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Please describe your experience with election or voting system administration. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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How many years of experience do you have working with state, county, or local election officials? This experience must be documented in your application materials (resume and NEOGOV profile).
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Please describe your experience working with state, county, or local election officials. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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How many years of experience do you have developing specification documents, user guides, technical manuals, or quick-reference resources for end users? This experience must be documented in your application materials.
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Please describe, in detail, materials that you have created, how they were used, and any updates/follow-up you provided to support users. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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How many years of experience do you have writing training manuals or conducting training either virtually or in person? This experience must be documented in your application materials.
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Please describe your experience writing training manuals or conducting training virtually or in person. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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How many years of experience do you have breaking complex or technical issues into manageable pieces and explaining it to a group or the general public?
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Please describe your experience breaking complex or technical issues into manageable pieces and explaining it to a group or the general public. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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How many years of experience do you have interpreting laws, regulations, or policies and applying them to your job functions? This experience must be documented in your application materials.
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Please describe, in detail, examples of how you have analyzed requirements and implemented them in your work. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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How many years of experience do you have interpreting contracts and applying their terms in your work? This experience must be documented in your application materials.
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Please describe, in detail, how you have interpreted and applied contract requirements and any follow-up actions you took to ensure compliance or resolve issues. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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Do you have experience learning new technical software for a job?
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Please describe, in detail, a recent example of learning a new technical software for your job and the steps you took to learn it and become proficient. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".
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How many years of experience do you have writing publicly available after-action or other @types of reports?
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Please describe, in detail, the @types of reports you've prepared, how you collected and incorporated follow-up information, and how the final reports, correspondence and supporting data were maintained. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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Please select from the options below: (Please note, 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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Are you a current Bureau of Elections employee?
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Did you remember to attach a copy of your official college transcript (if applicable)? If you qualify for this position by the education requirements, you must attach a copy of your official transcripts, or your application may be removed from consideration.
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Did you remember to attach a cover letter? Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
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Due to the nature of this position, the Michigan Department of State conducts comprehensive background checks that will require the candidate to be subjected to, and not limited by, criminal history review, drug testing, and reference checks. Do you accept and comply with these background check requirements?
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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 (i.e.. Former Team Lead) of two to three professionals below. If you have indicated that all listed supervisors/employers may be contacted, please enter "none".
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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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