Departmental Manager 2

About the Mission

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is dedicated to providing opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to achieve self-sufficiency. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

About the Role

As a Departmental Supervisor-3, you will provide oversight and direction for the daily operations of the Data and Specimen Handling Central Receiving unit within the Bureau of Laboratories. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity of the laboratory workflow, managing the receipt and handling of clinical human, animal, and environmental specimens in strict compliance with bloodborne pathogen, bio-safety, and chemical safety requirements.

In this position, you will serve as a key liaison between the Bureau of Laboratories and external agencies, coordinating activities as required by state and federal directives. Your work directly impacts the timely distribution of specimens to testing units, the management of specimen result reporting, records retention, and disposal. You will also oversee forms management, prepare statistical reports, and facilitate archival look-ups of patient records via phone, fax, and mail. Additionally, you will participate in the development, interpretation, and evaluation of policies and procedures for the effective operation of data systems, ensuring all specimen transfers to reference laboratories and the CDC adhere to established federal shipping guidelines.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, you must apply online via NEOGOV. Hard copy applications are not accepted. Your application must include a resume detailing specific experience and dates of employment (including month, year, and hours per week), as well as a cover letter. If applicable, attach scanned copies of official transcripts; web-based or unofficial transcripts are not accepted.

Important Application Guidelines:

• Relevant experience and education mentioned in supplemental questions must be documented in your resume, transcript, or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including responses to application questions, interview questions, or exercises.

Only applicants who are interviewed will be notified of the results. For specific questions regarding this position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov and reference the job posting number in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. We actively encourage applications from veterans and value the diverse perspectives they bring to our mission. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment.

Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency.

Background Check: Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check is a condition of employment for this position.