Departmental Specialist

At the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Bureau of Development (BOD), our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading edge services and solutions. We strive to promote and encourage our employees' best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. As a bureau, we pursue avenues that lead to increased safety and efficiency in Michigan's highway programs on behalf of our co-workers, friends, and families, driven by our celebration of successes and strides made in the workplace. Our team is seeking a real estate departmental specialist 13 for our BOD. We are looking for someone who can embrace the challenges of meeting our goals and exceeding the standards. As a real estate departmental specialist within BOD, you'll play a pivotal role as the statewide technical specialist for the MDOT Real Estate Technical Program. Your expertise in data analysis, coordination and attention to detail will directly contribute to enhancing the overall traffic program. Your problem-solving skills and collaborative mindset will be invaluable in troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring optimal performance. You'll have the chance to work with a team that appreciates your dedication to resolving technical challenges efficiently. At MDOT, we believe in investing in our team members' growth. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, professional development resources, and the chance to expand your skill set in a supportive and stimulating environment. So, take the next step in your career and go the extra mile and begin your journey with MDOT today. As the next real estate departmental specialist, you would be responsible for: Overseeing MDOT's real estate right of way (ROW) mapping and planning programs and process for the department. Administering and coordinating programs with Region Real Estate, Design, Surveys, and Real Estate Services Section Staff to ensure decisions made are consistent with the department and statewide policies and procedures. Directing and managing the department's ROW mapping processes using CADD, ProjectWise, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. Developing and overseeing standard operating procedures, documents, form templates, and business practices for use by statewide real estate staff and/or consultants to promote statewide consistency and uniformity. Working with MDOT Design and MDOT Planning to ensure they are aware of all new alignments (Design) and where significant projects will occur in the future (Planning). Utilizing GIS products to update ROW maps, standard map templates, shape files, graphics, tables, and reports, and perform data searches and retrievals. Begin your journey with MDOT today. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Departmental Specialist 13 position. For additional information, please see the links below: Departmental Specialist 13 Position Details All about MDOT Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered. For information on benefits, visit or The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 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. 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. Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications 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. To be considered for this position you must: If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. View the entire job specification at: All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment. The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. 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. 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. If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Kelsea Cole at .