Manager - small business support

Job Description

This position functions as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area and is responsible for the management of the Supportive Services Section, Metro Business & Workforce Engagement. Exercises independent judgement in the oversight, development and implementation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Program (SBP) including outreach and recruitment, Bonding Education Program, Small Business Lending Program, Mentor Protégé and career outreach with local high schools. Serve as a member on the Unified Certification Program (UCP) committee. This position is responsible for the management of staff involvement with any job creation efforts and DBE and SBP Metro program outreach. This position is responsible for utilizing the Department's standard specifications for construction and administrative rules governing the prequalification of contractors and consultants and interpreting all applicable Federal Regulatory Program Requirements while maintaining alignment with OBD's and Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT)'s overall strategy identified in the business plan. Maintain positive public relations with all State DBE/Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), UCP agencies, State and Federal government officials, unions, various associations, general public, and transportation industry contractors.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Departmental Manager 14 position.

For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below

• Departmental Manager 14 position description
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Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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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.

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.

Additional Requirements And Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach the following writing sample: Accountability is critical to the duties of this position and the Office of Business Development. Please provide a one-page explanation of your management/leadership style and how you would handle your staff if they were not receptive to your style? Title this document “Management/Leadership Style” and submit with your application. Failure to submit may result in being screened out of the hiring process.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
  
  

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MDOT 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 [email protected].

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.