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State Administrative Manager 15 (Planning & Infrastructure Section Chief)

Salary

$46.39 - $66.73 Hourly

Location

To Be Determined - TBD, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-26-PARK-014

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

12/05/2025

Closing Date

12/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

This position is responsible for the direct oversight of the Planning and Infrastructure Section staff and programs including those within the Development Unit and Planning Unit. Responsibilities include oversight of capital outlay budgets and development projects for state parks, state recreation areas, waterways and select state trail projects, code and accessibility standards, best management guidance, General Management Planning, Asset Management, Geographic Survey Information (GIS) and data/information technology management for the division. Represent PRD with advisory groups including the Michigan State Waterways Commission (MSWC) and the Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee (MSPAC).

Work location options: Lansing, RAM Center/Roscommon, Ludington State Park, or Roscommon Customer Service Center. If the office location is not in Lansing, there will be an expectation for the employee to be present in Lansing often and travel to Lansing for meetings with staff and DNR leadership at least 2-4 times per month.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/750126PARK014PDV2.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction or Recreation & Park Management or equivalent is preferred.

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

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateAdministrativeManager.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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STDDADM1 - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level gained in the State of Michigan classified service.

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Recreation & Park Management or related field? If so, you must attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a professional landscape architect (PLA) or professional engineer (PE)? If so, please attach a copy of your license.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you a current or previous Michigan Department of Natural Resources employee?

+ Yes

+ No

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How many years of experience do you have working directly with, or in, the construction industry?

+ Less than a year

+ 1-5 years

+ 5-10 years

+ 10-15 years

+ More than 15 years

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Please describe your professional work experience with or in the construction industry.

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How many years of experience do you have managing technology and/or asset management?

+ Less than a year

+ 1-5 years

+ 5-10 years

+ 10-15 years

+ More than 15 years

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Please describe your professional work experience managing technology and/or asset management.

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How many years of experience do you have managing budgets related to projects and/or staff operations?

+ Less than a year

+ 1-5 years

+ 5-10 years

+ 10-15 years

+ More than 15 years

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Please describe your professional work experience managing budgets for projects and/or staff operations.

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How many years of leadership experience do you have as a team or project leader in the public recreation natural resource field?

+ Less than a year

+ 1-5 years

+ 5-10 years

+ 10-15 years

+ More than 15 years

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Please describe your professional work experience in leadership in the public recreation natural resource field.

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How many years of experience do you have collaborating with community partners and/or stakeholders?

+ Less than a year

+ 1-5 years

+ 5-10 years

+ 10-15 years

+ More than 15 years

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Please describe your professional work experience collaborating with community partners and/or stakeholders.

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How many years of experience do you have working on long range planning documents and/or project development at public, natural resource-related properties?

+ Less than a year

+ 1-5 years

+ 5-10 years

+ 10-15 years

+ More than 15 years

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Please describe your professional work experience on long range planning documents and/or project development at public, natural resource-related properties.

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How many years of experience do you have working with advisory groups?

+ Less than a year

+ 1-5 years

+ 5-10 years

+ 10-15 years

+ More than 15 years

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Please describe your professional work experience with advisory groups.

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QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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