Job Description This position functions as a professional specialist for the operational budget and financial operations of the Office of Aeronautics with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as well as the State Block Grant (SBG) Program and Primary Airport Grant Program. Responsible for highly complex assignments that have a significant impact on the Department requiring expertise in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State grant reporting, coding and policy recommendations. These assignments are considered highly complex due to the unique requirements within the Office of Aeronautics as MDOT systems are not traditionally set up for aviation financials and require an in-depth understanding of policies, procedures, and financial systems including how they relate to the implementation of Federal and State statutes to develop and recommend Department priorities and policies.
This position is required to perform several manual calculations by compiling data from multiple sources/systems to determine the outcomes of the financials within the office. Responsibilities include the development, administration, and monitoring of the capital and operating budgets. Performing financial research and reporting, expenditure and revenue analysis, procurement and payment for the administration, aircraft, and office/hangar facilities, state owned airports, and FAA channeling funds.
Provide expert advice, development and analysis of program coding and cost of doing business. Duties also include coordination of rental and lease agreements for Aeronautics facilities, and administration of the Airport Loan Program. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Financial Specialist 13 position.
For additional information, please see the links below: Financial Specialist 13 Position Description 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 www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. 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
Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics. Experience Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Financial Analyst; including two years equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11, Accountant P11, or Auditor P11 or one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst 12, Accountant 12, or Auditor 12. Alternate Education and Experience Possession of a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Financial Analyst P11 experience.
Additional Requirements and Information 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: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FinancialSpecialist.pdf 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 MDOT-OHR@michigan.gov. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.