Departmental Manager 14 (Railroad Infrastructure and ...

Ready to lead one of the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) most fast-moving, high-impact rail teams? The Office of Rail is looking for a dynamic, solutions-driven manager to oversee our Infrastructure and Asset Management Unit, the team responsible for federal grant portfolio management, real estate actions, permitting, Amtrak-focused activities on the Michigan Line (state-owned passenger rail) and state-owned rail asset management. In this role, you will:  • Monitor the federal rail grant portfolio to ensure timely progress and accurate documentation.   • Lead permitting, real estate reviews and trespass/encroachment initiatives.  • Oversee complex, project documentation and process reviews.  • Guide Michigan Line agreements and key relationships with Amtrak and other railroads.  • Inspire, mentor and grow a talented team shaping the future of rail in Michigan. If you're energized by complex challenges, interagency coordination and work that makes a statewide impact, this is your chance to lead from the front. Help us keep Michigan's rail network moving. Apply today! The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Departmental Manager 14 position.   For additional information, please see the links below: * Departmental Manager 14 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 or   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. 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. 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: 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 Camryn Nauta at .

Created: 2026-04-14