Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11/12 (Senior Field Compliance) Grand and Southwest Regions

June 12, 2026

<img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1608/jobpostings/image/20260323112146_1. MDOT Banner.jpg" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" alt="The Mackinac Bridge on a sunny day with blue skies and trees in the forefront with the MDOT logo and the MDOT webpage address."> Are you someone who is curious by nature, looks beyond the surface, enjoys solving problems and prefers a blend of office and field work? Do you thrive in roles where attention to detail, investigative work and building strong working relationships all come together? If you’re excited by the idea of work that influences real change and looking for a career where you can help shape positive outcomes across Michigan, this could be the perfect fit for you.This role will allow you to utilize your skills in communication, organization and time management to support a variety of projects, programs and oversight activities across the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/about/regions/grand" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/about/regions/grand">Grand</a> and <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/about/regions/southwest" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/about/regions/southwest">Southwest</a> regions. You will have opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively while building strong relationships with contractors, consultants, business partners and internal teams. Your ability to be a self-starter, manage competing priorities and approach challenges with professionalism and attention to detail will play an important role in your success.At MDOT, you will be part of a team that keeps Michigan moving while supporting meaningful work that benefits communities across the entire state. MDOT offers opportunities for professional growth, collaboration and involvement in projects and programs that make a difference beyond your office walls. In this role, you will support important oversight and business development programs through investigative work, compliance reviews, monitoring activities and relationship-building with contractors, consultants and business partners throughout Michigan.As the next departmental analyst, you will:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Perform compliance monitoring activities, field investigations and evaluations to ensure compliance with federal and state program regulations. </li><li>Oversee the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Commercially Useful Function (CUF) (49 CFR 26) and Small Business Program (SBP) Contract Compliance Monitoring (CCM) requirements in the assigned MDOT region(s) and serve as a resource on these standards. </li><li>Assist current and potential DBE/SBEs with business development needs, provide training as needed and educate DBE/SBEs, prime contractors and MDOT staff on contract compliance issues in the assigned MDOT region(s).</li><li>Assist with On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Equal Opportunity Contractor Compliance (EOCC) field investigations and interviews. </li><li>Reviewing construction and consultant contracts to assist DBE/SBEs with prompt payment requirements.</li></ul><a href="https://www.michigan.org/city/grand-rapids" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.michigan.org/city/grand-rapids">Grand Rapids - Dream Grand and Go</a>The MDOT Grand Region covers 13 counties in beautiful west Michigan, which include everything from the Manistee National Forest (more than 540,000 acres), endless white sandy beaches, innumerable public and private camping areas, thousands of miles of urban and rural bike trails, and the city of Grand Rapids (also known as Beer City USA and #16 on US News’s most recent Best Places to Live list with a vibrant arts and culture scene). There are inland lakes, huge rivers, gentle streams everywhere and, of course, Lake Michigan.The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the trainee (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for. For additional information, please see the links below:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li><a href="https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/DA%20Trainee%209-11%20-%20establish%20-%20grand-southwest.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">Departmental Analyst Trainee 9-P11 position description</a></li><li><a href="https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/DEPTALTAQ62Y.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">Departmental Analyst 12 position description</a></li><li><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdot" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdot">All about MDOT</a></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JmuX_D3LGgA?&wmode=opaque&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"> </iframe></div>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 <a href="http://www.mi.gov/employeebenefits" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.mi.gov/employeebenefits">www.mi.gov/employeebenefits</a> or <a href="http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc">www.mi.gov/orsstatedc</a>. 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.<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1608/jobpostings/image/20260323112453_MVAA Veteran-Friendly Employer - Gold 2026.png" style="width: 100px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" alt="Gold circle badge logo with rising star in front of stripes in the middle with text Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency 2026 Veteran Friendly Employer."><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1608/jobpostings/image/20260529055533_MVAA Veteran-Friendly Employer - Impact Award 2026.png" style="width: 100px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-src-changed="" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" alt="Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11/12 (Senior Field Compliance) Grand and Southwest Regions"></div> Education for Departmental Analyst 9-12 Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience for Departmental Analyst 9-12 Departmental Analyst 9 No specific type or amount is required. Departmental Analyst 10 One year of professional experience. Departmental Analyst P11 Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service. Departmental Analyst 12 Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service. Education and Experience for Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY) Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification. OR Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification. OR Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification. OR Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification. OR One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification. *Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate's degree or two years of college. Educational Substitution College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 9 - 12Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.<undefined> </undefined>To be considered for this position you must: <ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Possess a valid driver's license. </li><li>If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">Click here</a> 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 <a href="https://www.naces.org/members" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.naces.org/members">National Association of Credential Evaluation Services</a> or the <a href="https://aice-eval.org/members/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://aice-eval.org/members/">Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.</a></li></ul><undefined> </undefined><div>View the job specification at: <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf" title="Job Specification" target="_blank" aria-label="https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/project/websites/mdcs/jobspecs/d/departmentalanalyst.pdf$https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/project/websites/mdcs/jobspecs/d/departmentalanalyst.pdf" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf</a></div>MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.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 Camryn Nauta at<a href="mailto:nautac@michigan.gov" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;">nautac@michigan.gov</a>.

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