State Administrative Manager 15 Director, Tribal Government Services and Policy MDHHS

Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities services and programs that promote a healthy safe and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity respect and fairness. For more information please visit our MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion Plan.

This position manages the Tribal Government Services and Policy (TGS&P) section to support and achieve the short- and long-term goals of TGS&P and MDHHS. The position serves as a section manager and advisor to the Director Chief of Staff and Senior Deputy Directors and management level staff on policy decisions affecting Tribal Governments and Indigenous populations in Michigan. This position acts as the MDHHS liaison between Michigans federally recognized tribal governments urban Indian organizations Executive Office of the Governor (EOG) State of Michigan departments and agencies Native American organizations various federal agencies and the public on Issues affecting tribal governments and Native Americans.

This position oversees and manages MDHHS compliance with Executive Directive 2019-17 and related Executive Orders and Executive Directives. This position manages and implements the departments Formal Tribal Consultation Policy monitors departmental program and policy activity and advises and assists MDHHS Administrations with EO 2019-17 compliance and federally funded program tribal consultation compliance. This position advises the Governors Tribal Liaison on tribal government issues and policy related to MDHHS functions when requested and coordinates MDHHS efforts that directly affect tribal governments with EOG Tribal Liaison. The position manages the development and implementation of annual tribal government training for MDHHS employees required by ED 2019-17. This position manages the development and maintenance of the MDHHS TGS&P web page that provides information on work done by the department that impacts tribal governments and Native Americans.

Click here to view the Position Description & here to view the Job Specification To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online viaNEOGOV; 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 employmentshould 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 registrars signature. Please review Civil Services guidelines regarding Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts ().

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelors degree in any major.

Public health and human services experience is strongly preferred; Familiarity with and knowledge of tribal governments and Native American culture are strongly preferred.
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

State Administrative Manager 15
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

Due to the upcoming holidays and training schedules the anticipated start date for the selected incumbent may not be until late January or early February 2026.

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.

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.

Position Location/Remote Office:

The physical location of this position is 333 S. Grand Ave. 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.

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.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

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.

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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Required Experience:

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