Job Description
JOB This position completes a variety of technical assignments in support of the operations/maintenance areas of the Superior Region, including but not limited to, purchasing/procurement contracts and requests under $25,000, processing payments in the state accounting system and tracking reimbursement requests, and assisting maintenance facility supervisors and the financial analyst with compiling data and monitoring the DMG's procurement card processes and invoicing. This position compiles, reviews, monitors, and certifies financial, statistical, and other data; determines eligibility and processes payments in the state accounting system; and tracks reimbursement requests.This position provides support to the Region Operations Manager, Region Construction Engineer, Region Operations unit and Region Maintenance Staff by performing technical assignments in data review of contracts, timesheet certification, invoices, paying or contacting vendors to discuss disputes/inaccuracies, and creating maintenance reports; maintains financial related spreadsheets ensuring accuracy of files for budget and audit purposes. The incumbent interprets guidelines and regulations related to state and federal programs; and liaisons with other technicians, the region financial analyst, and Transportation Service Center (TSC) Operations Managers. Provide in-person coverage up to 5 days a week.The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (7) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E9) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for. For additional information, please see the links below: Departmental Technician 7-E9 position descriptionAll about MDOT For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc . 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. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES EducationEducation typically acquired through completion of high school ExperienceDepartmental Technician 7 One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service. Departmental Technician 8 One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service. OR One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service. Departmental Technician E9 One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service. OR One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service. OR Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalTechnician.pdfMDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment. The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.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. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov .