Salary : $2,537.60 - $3,845.60 Biweekly
Location : Detroit, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 4301-26-FOA-DDS-936-FILL-DEM13
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
The District Manager is responsible for assuring that district personnel meet agency production and quality standards for adjudication of Social Security and SSI disability claims by the correct application of policy and procedural guidelines established by law and by agency policy and by establishing working relationships with the SSA District Office, the medical community and other public and private organizations.

Additional information on the HSPD-12 background investigation is at the following link:
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 supplemental questions must be documented in 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.
• 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:
Required Education and Experience

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

Experience
Four years of professional experience adjudicating, analyzing, and determining eligibility for disability claims equivalent to a Disability Examiner, including two years equivalent to a Disability Examiner P11 or one year equivalent to a Disability Examiner 12.
Additional Requirements and Information
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

This position is located within the Department of Health and Human Services, Disability Determination Service, 3036 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI. This position will work remotely. Occasional travel to the office may be required. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

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.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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 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.

Questions related to this position may be directed to Steve Mayer at or Kim Swan at

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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.
01

DISEMGR - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in any major? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02

DISEMGR2-13 - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience adjudicating, analyzing, and determining eligibility for disability claims?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current Disability Determination Service (DDS) employee?

• Yes
• No

04

From the list below, please select the following programs you have working knowledge or experience with:

• SIGMA
• MS Word
• Active Directory
• None of the above

05

From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

• A current Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee.
• A Department of Helath and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status.
• A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee.
• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status.
• None of the above.

06

How do you or would you demonstrate that you are culturally competent in the workplace?
07

Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Disability Examiner Manager 13 and interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you a current MDHHS employee classified at the posted classification and level(s) (meet the Selective Position Requirement/SubClass Code, etc., if applicable)? If selected, pay and qualifications will be reviewed to determine if the appointment may result in a lateral job change or as a promotion, etc., to the position at the posted location.

• Yes
• No

09

Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years
• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

10

If you selected that you have been dismissed within the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal within the last two years, were issued a disciplinary suspension within the last two years, are currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation, received a written reprimand within the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years, please provide an explanation below. If none of the above apply to you, please enter 'N/A'.
11

Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?

• Yes
• No

14

Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your r