Bureau Director (State Bureau Administrator 18) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5042141) Apply  Bureau Director (State Bureau Administrator 18) Salary $124,447.00 - $165,632.00 Annually Location Various, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 2701-25-15-16 Department Treasury Opening Date 08/13/2025 Closing Date 8/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description ****This position will work in Lansing and Detroit.**** ****This position offers the ability towork remotelythree days per week with a Flexible/Hybrid work schedule.**** This position serves as the bureau director for the Bureau of Local Government and School Services. + The Bureau is responsible for the administration and enforcement of state laws that implement provisions of the Michigan Constitution requiring taxation of real and tangible personal property, General Property Tax, P.A. 206 of 1839, a uniform system of accounting and auditing units of local government, and the preservation of the credit of the State. + The Bureau is also responsible for the administration of the Public Act 436 of 2012, the Local Financial Stability and Choice Act; Public Acts 92 and 93 of 2014, the State Essential Services Assessment Act and the Alternative State Essential Services Act; Public Act 34 of 2001, Revised Municipal Finance Act; and Public Acts 109-113 of 2015, the Revised School Code and the State School Aid Act, which provide early warning and technical assistance to Michigan school districts. + The position is responsible for overseeing the operations and activities of the bureau’s five divisions, including the Property Services Division, the Local Audit and Finance Division, the School Review and Fiscal Accountability Division, the Community Services Division and the Michigan Infrastructure Council Division. + This position will also be responsible for coordinating division-level analysis, recommendations and guidance to assist the Deputy Treasurer and other senior executive directors in planning for the implementation of pending federal and state legislation relating to or impacting the state’s local governments, school districts or the State Tax Commission. View the State Bureau Administrator position descriptionhere (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/BUREAADMD04N18PD.pdf) .Treasury Careers – Learn more about why Treasury is a Great Place to Work! Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Desirable Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or accounting. Master’s degree in business or public administration. Juris Doctorate degree with specialty in municipal and/or school finance. Experience 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. Two years of professional managerial experience. Local Government accounting and/or administration preferred. Alternate Education and Experience Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement supervisory experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement supervisory experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements. 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) (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) . A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=b0798c88b0704c4c8feaf3e3e9d1bf80) . 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 by CHEA. (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan.If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior tobeing appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Flexible/Hybrid Work.This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For remote work performance, this position requires a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time for any reason. E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Interviews.Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams. AI. 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. Your application for this positiondoes not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateBureauAdministrator.pdf The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) 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 www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. 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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper 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 leaveimmediately 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 or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 BUREAADM - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major and at least two years of professional managerial experience. 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 three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; OR at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement supervisory experience at the 15 level; OR at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least five years of professional experience, including at least two years of experience as a professional manager gained in the State of Michigan classified service. + Yes + No 02 How many years of experience do you have dealing directly with local government and/or school district administration on policy, legal and/or financial matters? + None + Less than one year + One to three years + Three to five years + Five to eight years + More than eight years 03 If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, briefly describe your experience. If no experience, please indicate N/A. 04 Do you have previous experience working with local units of government and/or school districts on financial, administrative or legal matters, generally, and/or in fiscal distress, in particular? + Yes + No 05 If you answered yes to the previous question, please briefly describe your experience. If no experience, please indicate N/A. 06 Do you have any previous experience working with property tax laws and/or property tax administration? + Yes + No 07 If you answered yes to the previous question, please briefly describe your experience. If no experience, please indicate N/A. 08 Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) + Yes + No 09 If you qualify for this position by possessing a bachelor's degree, did you remember to attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) + Yes + No + N/A - I am a current or previous State of Michigan employee and possess at least one year of experience working in a professional position. (A position is considered 'professional' if the job requires a bachelor's degree.) 10 If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why. 11 Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan? + Yes + No 12 Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays? + Yes + No 13 From the options below, which accurately describes your current employment status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department, such as Department of Corrections (DOC) or Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.) + Not a State of Michigan employee (never employed by the State) + A current Michigan Department of Treasury employee + A current State of Michigan (non-Treasury) employee + A previous State of Michigan employee Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Treasury Address TreasuryOHR@michigan.gov 430 West Allegan Street Lansing, Michigan, 48922 Phone 517-335-7508 Website https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email