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# Departmental Specialist 13 - System Integration...

- **Company:** State of Michigan
- **Location:** East Lansing, MI, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $66,539.0 - $99,320.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Data Sharing, Data Systems, Power BI, Standard Sql, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Systems Integration
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g5kkd4

## About the Role

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major., Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level., 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.

NOTE:Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis., DEPSPL - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service., DEPSPL - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience?, How many years of experience do you have working with SQL (queries, views, functions, stored procedures)?, Please select the number of years' experience building dashboards or reports using Power BI or similar tools., Please explain the experience you have building dashboards or reports using Power BI or similar tools., How many years of experience do you have participating in Agile project development methodology?, Please explain your experience in Agile project development methodology. If you have no experience, indicate N/A.

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Please describe your experience building partnerships inside and outside your current organization. If you have no experience, indicate N/A.

## Description

This position serves as the System Integration Specialist for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) within the System Integration Unit. The position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing data systems that support MDARD program operations, with a focus on SQL database management, script writing, system interfaces, data exchanges, and Agile delivery practices. The role oversees User Acceptance Testing (UAT), data modeling, security-compliant integration processes, and system documentation while collaborating closely with DTMB, vendors, and internal program areas. This position supports ongoing modernization efforts and ensures reliable, accurate, and seamless system integration across MDARD's enterprise systems., Please explain the experience you have working with SQL (queries, views, functions, stored procedures)?


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