Departmental Specialist 13

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Treasury seeks a statewide specialist to serve as the primary liaison for State agency Automated Clearing House (ACH) receipting and payments. This position functions as Treasury's Electronic Payment Coordinator and lead for implementing Treasury payment solutions. The role also serves as Treasury's Coordinator to ensure that all Treasury payment systems meet ACH requirements and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).

Key responsibilities include conducting annual ACH audits and user access reviews for applications utilized across multiple State departments and serving as a system/security administrator for several Treasury and multi-department applications. The position provides backup support for the statewide cash receipting credit/debit card contract, prepares and maintains written procedures for the section, and supports ACH disbursement processes when needed.

Additional duties include drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and communicating with the State's banking partners, both verbally and in writing. In all responsibilities, the position promotes an environment of continuous quality improvement and encourages collaboration, input, and teamwork. Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion, and employee development. If you value these characteristics and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that offers a great work-life balance, we encourage you to apply!

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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. Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying 'professional experience' is only taken into consideration post-bachelor's degree.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) Official Transcripts. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and MUST be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. Foreign Transcripts. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university MUST have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Civil Service accepts evaluations of foreign credentials from National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. All work must be performed in the state of Michigan. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must commute to Michigan to perform the responsibilities and duties of this position at your assigned official work location. Hybrid Remote Work. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you are a State of Michigan resident, this position is eligible to work remotely three days per week (Monday, Thursday, and Friday) and is required to work on-site at the assigned official workstation two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday). Additionally, the selected candidate must have a secure, safe and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions while performing the duties of this position, as well as secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Additional onsite work may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time. Please note that remote work is not available if you reside outside of the State of Michigan. E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Fingerprints . This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.

Submitting an application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results. All applicants may monitor the status of their application through their NEOGOV profile.

Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience, identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service that are represented by subclass codes, will be accepted for classified, professional experience equivalent to the P11-level and above. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

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.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at

Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at

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.

Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses