Departmental Specialist 14 - System Data Specialist - Core Technology Platform Division

Salary : $2,822.40 - $4,208.80 Biweekly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2301-26-CTD006
Department: Department of State
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)


Job Description

The position serves as the Specialist for the department wide Customer and Automotive Records System on the subject of data integrity, quality, use and retention. The individual acts as the sole business contact for the application on data quality and management. The incumbent seeks out best practices for data hygiene including error resolution and consistency across user groups. The individual is tasked with ensuring data retention plans are implemented that align with legislative requirements and retention guidelines.

The Customer and Automotive Records System is utilized by nearly all of MDOS along with thousands of government and private agencies. It serves the public as the main application for driver and vehicle services. It holds millions of driver, vehicle and business licensing records which are updated daily in the process of completing department responsibilities. The data within the application is highly sensitive and utilized for purposes critical to the department and system users. The incumbent is tasked with ensuring data integrity within the application to promote trust amongst end users, evolve data assets and support a fiscally responsible approach to data management.

Position Description -
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
ALTERNATIVE EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's degree and 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 experience with a bachelor's degreeOR

A bachelor's degree 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 level or above 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 level experience OR 3 years of Departmental Supervisor 12 level or above experience.

Additional Requirements and Information
If you qualify based on your education, you must attach a copy of your "official" college transcripts (non-official transcripts are not acceptable).

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.

Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.
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Accommodations
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Updated: 2/28/24
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Please select which of the following you possess.

• Possession of 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.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major AND 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 10 or above experience OR 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 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 10 or above experience OR 4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience OR 3 years of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience
• None of the above

02


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

• Yes
• No

03


If you answered "yes" to question #2, please list the name of each relative. 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


How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?

• Expert (pivot tables, formulas, conditional formatting, macros, developer tools, etc.)
• Intermediate (data organization, charts and graphs, sort, filter, import/export, etc.)
• Beginner (data entry, formatting, page layout, etc.)
• No Experience

06


How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft tools such as Access, Excel and PowerPoint?

• Expert - Able to work with large or complex datasets; use advanced functions or features to clean, organize, and validate data; identify patterns or issues; create clear summaries or visuals; and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Intermediate - Comfortable using common features to sort, filter, calculate, or summarize data; able to identify data inconsistencies; can create basic summaries or reports; and communicate key observations.
• Beginner - Capable of reviewing and entering data using established templates or tools; can follow predefined steps for checking data; and run or interpret existing reports.
• I have limited or no experience using Microsoft data tools

07


Have you worked with raw data in your current or previous positions and compiled the information to analyze, report, and make recommendations or decisions based on it?

• Yes
• No

08


Describe your experience compiling, analyzing, reporting on, and making recommendations and decisions based on data. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."
09


Describe your experience in recommending new policies, procedures, programs, and technology related to data collection and evaluation. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."
10


Describe in detail using specific examples the nature of your role(s) on large, highly complex IT projects and the outcomes related to your work. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."
11


What is your experience working on large, highly complex IT projects?

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

12


Describe your experience analyzing legislation and proposed policies. How have you applied this to your work? If you have no experience, please respond N/A
13


Describe two characteristics you are most proud to bring to this position. Identify the characteristics and give specific examples that demonstrate how you have used those characteristics.
14


Describe two characteristics you are most proud to bring to this position. Identify the characteristics and give specific examples that demonstrate how you have used those characteristics.
15


What is your experience with data management, data storage, and data retention?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

16


Describe your experience with data management, data storage, and data retention. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."
17


What is your experience with data cleansing or purification?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• More than 3 years

18


Describe your experience with data cleansing or purification. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none."
19


Did you attach a copy of your cover letter, resume, and official college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

20


Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS. 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 an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years
• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years
• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

Required Question