Departmental Analyst 9-12 (Grant Coordinator) - Office of Economic Development

Posting number: 5901-26-ED-3-DA-GC-JH

Department: Transportation

Job classification: Departmental Analyst

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation, Grants Administration

Summary

Would you like to join a small, hard-working, self-driven team of professionals committed to public service and vigorously engaged in strengthening Michigan communities through active transportation and economic development? Consider making a difference and applying for the open grant coordinator position with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Economic Development.

Put your project management skills to use providing technical advice and guiding communities, tribal governments and state agencies from project concept development through to the ribbon-cutting and grant financial closing. You will work with MDOT and other state agency technical experts throughout the process to coordinate, interpret and communicate technical expertise to grant applicants in the areas of business attraction, nonmotorized transportation, aesthetics, historic preservation, water quality, environmental impact, transportation planning and civil engineering. 

Flexibility, independence and positive outcomes are the watchwords as you work in a highly collaborative environment to grow a vibrant, safe, healthy and inclusive Michigan.

An ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be motivated, organized, self-directed, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects in various stages of progress. Previous experience in transportation, planning or engineering is preferred, but not required.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (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 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.

Examples of duties

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Departmental Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Departmental Analyst 10
One year of professional experience.

Departmental Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Departmental Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

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