Division Administrator of Infectious Disease, State Division Administrator-17

About the Department

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The individual in this position serves as the administrative head of the Infectious Disease Division. The incumbent plans,
organizes, sets priorities and goals, directs and controls the work activities of the Division. Under executive direction, the
employee develops and implements new approaches to departmental administration. The individual in this position, in
conjunction with divisional management staff, reviews and evaluates the work of program personnel to ensure
conformance with guidelines methods, techniques, policies and laws. This person directs , supervises and oversees
performance of personnel, provides guidance and solves problems, both scientific and administrative. This is a complex
Division of broad scope involving virological, bacteriological, immunological and molecular biological support operations.

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To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. See instructions for applying here:  Instructions
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching transcripts here:  Instructions

Position Duties

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Preferred: Doctorate degree in the field of medicine, biology, microbiology, biochemistry or laboratory practice.

Experience
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements

Other Qualifications

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Lansing   

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.  

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency 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. 

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. 

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email [email protected]. Please reference the job posting number in subject line. 

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