Departmental Manager 14 - International Registration Plan - (IRP) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4846207) Apply  Departmental Manager 14 - International Registration Plan - (IRP) Salary $2,740.00 - $4,086.40 Biweekly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 2301-25-OBI131 Department Department of State Opening Date 02/26/2025 Closing Date 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description First line professional manager of the International Registration Plan (IRP) Unit, a complex work unit responsible for providing apportioned registration to interstate motor carriers. This work unit creates and maintains carrier records as mandated by law. This position is responsible for meeting all requirements of the International Registration Plan as sanctioned by 48 U.S. state jurisdictions, Washington DC, and 10 Canadian provinces. This position is also responsible for research, program analysis, procedure development, and staff training. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to technical and program support, system administrator activities, database updating and maintenance, and form creation and maintenance. Position DescriptionDepartmental Manager 14 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD%20IRP%20Deptl%20Manager%2014.pdf) MDOSJOBS 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 Alternate Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in any major AND 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 experienceOR 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experienceOR 1 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience High School diploma or GED AND 4 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 experienceOR 4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experienceOR 3 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience 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. 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. Please attach a resume and cover letter. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of the selection process. 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 to evaluatorsfor 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: Job Specification (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Departmental%20Manager%2012-16.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. 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 01 Please select which of the following you possess. + Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major 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. + Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major AND 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 experience OR 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience OR 1 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience + High School diploma or GED AND 4 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 experience OR 4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience OR 3 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience + None of the above 02 Are you related to anyone working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)? + Yes + No 03 If you answered "yes" to question #2, please list the name of each relative with the work area they are employed. If you answered "no" to question #2, please enter "none" in the box below. 04 How many years of experience do you have in supervising employees in a customer service capacity? + None + Less than one year + 1 to 3 years + 3 to 5 years + More than 5 years 05 Please describe your experience in supervising employees in a customer service capacity. If you do not possess this experience, type "None". 06 How many years of experience do you have managing multiple projects in conjunction with routine work responsibilities under tight deadlines? + None + Less than one year + 1 to 3 years + 3 to 5 years + More than 5 years 07 Please briefly describe your experience managing multiple projects while performing routine work responsibilities under tight deadlines. If you do not possess this experience, type "None". 08 How many years of experience do you have working with external customers or vendors regarding complying with regulations? + None + Less than one year + 1 to 3 years + 3 to 5 years + More than 5 years 09 Please briefly describe your experience working with external customers or vendors regarding complying with regulations. If you do not possess this experience, type “None”. 10 Please describe your leadership and/or management style, and how your knowledge, skills, and abilities make you a strong candidate for this position. 11 Are you a current Michigan Department of State employee? + Yes + No 12 Did you remember to attach a copy of your official college transcript, if applicable? + Yes + No 13 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 Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Department of State Address SOSEmployment@michigan.gov P.O. Box 30775 Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email