Departmental Manager 2, DASH Central Receiving Unit

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This position is a manager of nonprofessional positions in a complex work area (Departmental Supervisor-3), providing the oversight and direction for the daily operations in the Data and Specimen Handling Central Receiving unit within the Bureau of Laboratories. The unit must comply with all bloodborne pathogen, bio-safety and chemical safety requirements associated with the receipt and handling of clinical human, animal and environmental specimens; achieve timely distribution to the testing units; oversee specimen result reporting, records retention and disposal, forms management, preparation of statistical reports, archival look-up of patient records via phone, fax and mail request, and specimen transfers to reference laboratories and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via established federal shipping guidelines. The position participates directly in the development, interpretation, evaluation and recommendation of policies and procedures for the effective operation of data systems within the Bureau of Laboratories; and serves as a laboratory liaison with external agencies to coordinate laboratory activities as required by state and federal directives.

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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.

Required Education And Experience

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.

Additional Requirements And Information

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.

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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Special Requirements, Licenses, And Certifications

Alternative experience qualifications of nonprofessional experience, previously identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service, will be accepted as a substitute for the required classified, professional experience for the classification. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals appointed must possess the department-specific alternative experience for positions within that agency only.

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.