Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11/12 (Senior Field Compliance) Grand and Southwest Regions

Are you someone who is curious by nature, looks beyond the surface, enjoys solving problems and prefers a blend of office and field work? Do you thrive in roles where attention to detail, investigative work and building strong working relationships all come together? If you’re excited by the idea of work that influences real change and looking for a career where you can help shape positive outcomes across Michigan, this could be the perfect fit for you.

This role will allow you to utilize your skills in communication, organization and time management to support a variety of projects, programs and oversight activities across the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Grand and Southwest regions. You will have opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively while building strong relationships with contractors, consultants, business partners and internal teams. Your ability to be a self-starter, manage competing priorities and approach challenges with professionalism and attention to detail will play an important role in your success.

At MDOT, you will be part of a team that keeps Michigan moving while supporting meaningful work that benefits communities across the entire state. MDOT offers opportunities for professional growth, collaboration and involvement in projects and programs that make a difference beyond your office walls. In this role, you will support important oversight and business development programs through investigative work, compliance reviews, monitoring activities and relationship-building with contractors, consultants and business partners throughout Michigan.

As the next departmental analyst, you will:

• Perform compliance monitoring activities, field investigations and evaluations to ensure compliance with federal and state program regulations. 
• Oversee the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Commercially Useful Function (CUF) (49 CFR 26) and Small Business Program (SBP) Contract Compliance Monitoring (CCM) requirements in the assigned MDOT region(s) and serve as a resource on these standards. 
• Assist current and potential DBE/SBEs with business development needs, provide training as needed and educate DBE/SBEs, prime contractors and MDOT staff on contract compliance issues in the assigned MDOT region(s).
• Assist with On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Equal Opportunity Contractor Compliance (EOCC) field investigations and interviews. 
• Reviewing construction and consultant contracts to assist DBE/SBEs with prompt payment requirements.

Grand Rapids - Dream Grand and Go

The MDOT Grand Region covers 13 counties in beautiful west Michigan, which include everything from the Manistee National Forest (more than 540,000 acres), endless white sandy beaches, innumerable public and private camping areas, thousands of miles of urban and rural bike trails, and the city of Grand Rapids (also known as Beer City USA and #16 on US News’s most recent Best Places to Live list with a vibrant arts and culture scene). There are inland lakes, huge rivers, gentle streams everywhere and, of course, Lake Michigan.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the trainee (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) 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 Analyst Trainee 9-P11 position description
• Departmental Analyst 12 position description
• All about MDOT

 

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

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.