Salary : $5,544.93 - $8,276.67 Monthly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 2301-26-OIS047
Department: Department of State
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
POSITION DUTIES - To provide management and supervision to the staff of the Driver Testing Section, and to provide oversight and direction for the department's driver skills testing program, including the authorization, certification, compliance and oversight of automobile, motorcycle and commercial driver license skills testing businesses and examiners. The Driver Testing Section is responsible for the management and administration of statewide programs that enhance the safety of skills testing applicants, novice drivers and experienced drivers as they participate in skills testing to obtain an operator's license, commercial driver license or motorcycle endorsement, as well as skills testing performance evaluations to ensure they are capable of safely operating commercial motor vehicles, automobiles and motorcycles. Position participates in legislative analysis as needed, including drafting legislation. Directs special projects and functions as the expert and resource person to department staff, the driver testing and training communities and the public on driver skills testing issues.
APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.
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.

Alternate Education and Experience
Alternate Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in any major AND 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience OR 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 level experience OR 1 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience.
High School diploma or GED AND 4 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience OR 4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience OR 3 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and copy of your official transcripts to your application (failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of the selection process).
You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. 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 AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration.
As outlined by Civil Service, an official transcript must bear the applicant's name, college, or university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, or letterhead), date and name of the conferred degree and registrar's signature. Transcripts that do not meet these requirements are considered unofficial. For more information regarding official transcripts,

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Positing requires possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license in accordance with the department's driving record standard.

MDOS is proud to be a silver level Veteran-Friendly Employer

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Updated: 2/28/24
01

Please select which of the following you possess.

• A bachelor's degree in any major AND Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
• A bachelor's degree in any major AND 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience OR 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience OR 1 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience
• A high School diploma or GED AND 4 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience OR 4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience OR 3 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience
• None of the above

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license? Failure to appropriately respond to this question may result in a sanction from applying to positions within our agency or to positions within the State of Michigan.

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "yes" to question #2, please enter your valid driver's license number and state of issuance. If you answered "no" to question #2, please enter "none".
04

Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none".
05

Are you related to anyone working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "yes" to question #5, please list the name of each relative with the work area they are employed. If you answered "no" to question #5, please enter "none" in the box below.
07

How many years of professional experience do you have conducting, directing, or reviewing regulatory compliance, investigative, enforcement, auditing, fraud, or law enforcement activities?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

08

Describe your experience supervising or leading regulatory, investigative, enforcement, auditing, or law enforcement personnel. Include the nature and complexity of the work performed and your role in assigning, directing and reviewing that work. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."
09

How many years of experience do you have conducting, directing, or reviewing complex investigations and preparing investigative findings for administrative, civil, or criminal enforcement action?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

10

Describe your experience conducting, directing, or reviewing complex investigations. Include your experience evaluating evidence, identifying potential violations, documenting findings, resolving conflicting or incomplete information, and preparing or reviewing matters for administrative, civil, criminal enforcement or prosecution. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."
11

Describe your experience interpreting and applying statutes, administrative rules, regulations, policies, contracts or agreements, and established procedures when making compliance, investigative, or enforcement decisions. Provide an example involving a complex or disputed matter and explain how you determined the appropriate course of action. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."
12

Describe your experience communicating complex investigative, regulatory, or enforcement matters to external stakeholders or senior officials. Include any experience working with law enforcement, prosecutors or legal counsel, regulated entities, government officials, or executive leadership. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."
13

Describe your experience evaluating competing workload dem