Department Technician E9 - Nursing Staff Coordinator

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 is responsible for day‑to‑day staff assignments for the nursing department. This position works closely with Nursing Administration to ensure appropriate unit staffing according to the department policy for voluntary and mandatory overtime, seniority vacations, incidental annual leave/sick leave, and scheduling. Coordinates and analyzes nursing performance improvement data and makes recommendations for change. Tracks patterns and maintains records/reports of staff to monitor unsatisfactory work performance in the area of time and attendance for Nursing Administration. Monitors and tracks corrective/disciplinary actions needed and issued in regard to time and attendance. Reviews Disability Management Office correspondence and update medical leave. 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. 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. All staff with start dates on/after 08/16/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined. Education Education typically acquired through completion of high school Experience Departmental Technician 7 One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service. Departmental Technician 8 One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service. OR One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service. Departmental Technician E9 One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service. OR One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service. OR Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service. Departmental Technician 7 Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement. Departmental Technician 8 Possession of a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement. Departmental Technician E9 Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of job‑related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement. View the entire job specification at: Departmental Technician E9 View the entire position description at: Departmental Technician E9 The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results. 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. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record 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. Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Michigan