Salary : $2,907.20 - $4,335.20 Biweekly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 4301-27-OCS-016-FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description This position leads a team of professional staff within the Office of Child Support (OCS) assigned the statewide responsibility for policy and program development in the specialty area of case management. This position directly participates in and supervises staff working on all matters pertaining to case management policy. The position is responsible for remaining current on laws, rules, and regulations enacted at the federal, state, and local levels, and precedent setting judicial ruling to analyze them and assess their impact on child support program performance and outcomes. This position supervises development and issuance of various forms of policies and procedures relating to all aspects of case management policy including intake, initiation, referral, and case closure; collecting, reviewing, and evaluating program performance data in order to identify and address needed updates/changes; identifying and initiating public awareness/educational initiatives. This position serves on, and often leads, work groups chartered to improve processes, reengineer programs and design new or updated existing systems. This position represents OCS and provides direction to internal and external contacts in matters pertaining to the program component of case management.
To be considered for this position you must:- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- Attach a cover letter.
- If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Experience and EducationEducation 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 InformationThe physical location of this position is the Romney Building, Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
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. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
o Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
The Office of Child Support will host an informational conference call about this position on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 1:00pm, EST:
Dial-in number1-855-758-1310
Conference ID523 791 2907Passcode703924Please note that your participation in this call will be anonymous. Attendance is not required, nor will it impact your consideration for this position.As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.For questions in regards to this specific position, please email . Please reference the job posting number in subject line..
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Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between
15 and 35 personal days and
13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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DEPTMGR - Do you possess one of the following?A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.ORat least one year of professional level experience in the state classified service.
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DEPTMGR2-4 - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level?
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DEPTMGR2-4 - ALTERNATE: Do you possess any of the following (note, experience must be gained in any of the following areas to qualify: Health Services Administration, the former Medical Services Administration, Policy, Planning & Operational Support Administration, Legislative Services Administration; the former Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities; the former Aging & Adult Services Agency, Financial Operations Administration; or the Director's Office):A bachelor's degree in any major and at least two (2) years of experience as a Departmental Supervisor 11;ORA bachelor's degree in any major and at least one (1) year of experience as a Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14;OREducation level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least four (4) years of experience as a Departmental Supervisor 11;OREducation level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least three (3) years of experience as a Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14?
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From the options below, which accurately describes your working or professional experience in the IV-D funded child support program? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)
- 5 years or more
- 3-5 years
- 1-3 years
- Less than 1 year
- No experience
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If you indicated experience to the previous question, please describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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Please select the number of years of experience you have working with large, complex projects that require you to track and monitor small details.
- 10 years or more
- 5-10 years
- 2-5 years
- Less than 2 years
- No experience
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