Information Technology Manager 14



Information Technology Manager 14

Salary

$30.61 - $44.74 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

0801-19-21-600tt

Department

Technology, Management and Budget

Opening Date

01/15/2020

Closing Date

1/29/2020 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Job Description


 
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

The Information Technology Manager 14 position is a first line manager of professional employees within Agency Services supporting the QoL agencies (DNR, EGLE, & MDARD).  This position will lead the Business Analysis function and manage a team within the Agency Services-DNR, EGLE, MDARD Business Analysis, Quality Assurance, and Process Improvement section.  The Business Analysis team is tasked with ensuring the quality of all deliverables for the division.  This position will provide the leadership of the Business Analyst Team required to meet DTMB customer service goals and objectives, and to meet the business needs of the DNR, EGLE, and MDARD client agencies.  The supervisory functions that this position manages include employee evaluation, coaching, selection, distribution of work within the unit, monitoring day-to-day activities, provision of technical and policy guidance and employee skill development.   In addition, this position will oversee and be the point of escalation for multiple complex information technology projects for the client agencies of the division.

ITM 14 - Position Description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Required:
  • Knowledge of supervisory and training techniques.
  • Knowledge of management principles.
  • Ability to manage the support of highly reliable and available (24 x 7) applications and systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with persons of varying levels of technical expertise.
  • Ability to manage large scale projects to completion.
  • Knowledge of SUITE.
  • Knowledge of software testing processes.
  • Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles and practices.

Highly Desirable:

  • Knowledge of Client Agencies' IT Systems areas –DNR, DEQ, and MDARD
  • Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality control best practices and techniques.
  • Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions.
 

Required Education and Experience

**Please submit a copy of your official college transcripts with your application. **
Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript.  

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with not less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience
Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator 12.

Alternate Education and Experience

Three years of experience as a computer programming supervisor or Information Technology
Supervisor may be substituted for the education and experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application.  (Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted).  Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out.
 
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.

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

The office of Career Services offers current state employees and interested applicants access to the job application process and a variety of career planning resources. 

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/InformationTechnologyManager_12732_7.pdf

 

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary
 
This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the State of Michigan according to union contracts or Civil Service Rules. See details on these and other employment information.


Leave Time

Full time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year, and employees receive 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.


Holidays

State employees receive 12 scheduled holidays each year, which include New Years Eve Day and New Years Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day just to name a few.


Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.


Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.


Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount you want deducted from your paycheck.


Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%). ORS administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: a Defined Benefit (DB) plan and a Defined Contribution (DC) plan. Use the following link for detailed information: 

Two plans for State Employees

01
INFOTMGR - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management, or mathematics and at least three years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Project or Programmer/Analyst 12. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR An associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, project management, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; and three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Project, or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Project, or Programmer/Analyst 12. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Project, or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Project, or Programmer/Analyst 12.
  • Yes
  • No
02
How many years of experience do you have with managing a team of IT professionals?
  • None
  • 1-3 years
  • 3-5 years
  • More than 5 years
03
If you indicated you have experience in managing a team of IT professionals, please describe that experience.
04
How many years of experience do have with creating performance plans for a team of IT Professionals?
  • None
  • 1-3 years
  • 3-5 years
  • More than 5 years
05
If you indicated you have experience creating performance plans for a team of IT Professionals, please describe your process.
06
How many years of experience do have with tracking team capacity and demand?
  • None
  • 1-3 years
  • 3-5 years
  • More than 5 years
07
If you indicated you have experience tracking team capacity and demand, please describe that process.
08
Do you have experience with the State of Michigan IT Standards?
09
If you indicated that you have experience with the State of Michigan IT Standards, please describe that experience.
10
Please describe your Leadership style.

Required Question

Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Technology, Management and Budget
Address
DTMB-HR@michigan.gov
Elliott-Larsen Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
Attn: HR Office