Careers
Since you are here, we are sure that you are looking for an awesome place to work that will offer you professional growth, training, competitive compensation, and exceptional benefits.
SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, a major metropolitan planning organization (MPO), currently has the following career opportunities.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are advocates of workplace diversity. Diverse candidates from all academic majors are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability requiring accommodation for completing the application process should notify SEMCOG's Human Resources Manager as soon as practicable for assistance.
Candidate review process:
The human resources manager and hiring program manager will review cover letters, resumes, and applications seeking qualified candidates. Qualified candidates may be scheduled for personal interviews with the human resources manager, the hiring manager, and appropriate staff; a finalist will be selected from these interviews. A second interview may be scheduled; the finalist may receive an offer of employment. All candidates will receive notification of receipt of their materials; only candidates that are interviewed will be notified regarding the final status of a position.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, the review process averages three to four weeks from the date application materials are received until interviews are scheduled. There are no time restrictions on completing this process. We appreciate your time and career search efforts, however, please do not contact us about the intermediate status of your application. All positions remain posted on our Web site until filled.
An equal opportunity employer M/F/D:
A person with a disability requiring accommodation for completing the application process should notify SEMCOG's Human Resources Office as soon as possible.
Notice of vacancy
June 25, 2008
TITLE: Developer, Information Technology DUTIES: Under supervision, this position is responsible for enhancing and maintaining data-driven Web applications. Responsibilities may also include assistance with other technology-based projects.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Services, Computer Science, Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems, or related field. Candidate must have a good understanding of web development and relational databases. Experience with HTML, SQL, ColdFusion, JavaScript, CSS, and Dreamweaver is preferred. Additionally, experience with Oracle, CMS (content management systems), ASP.NET, VB, Photoshop, and/or online mapping is a plus. The successful candidate must have good written and oral communication and be detail-oriented. The candidate must also be able to work independently and as a team member.
SALARY: $35,000 - $55,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
BENEFITS: 37.5 hour work week; flex-time; 9 paid holidays; 25.5 paid time off days (PTO days are accrued); immediate employer paid medical, dental, disability, life insurance, unemployment and workers compensation protection; pre-tax health and dependant care spending accounts; paid defined benefits through Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS); employer paid supplemental defined contribution 401(a) retirement plan; a 457(b) deferred compensation plan; tuition assistance; transit or parking assistance, direct deposit banking, and free Comerica checking option.
RESPOND: With cover letter, resume and salary requirement to:
G. LaMont Thomas, Manager
Human Resources
SEMCOG
535 Griswold, Suite 300
Detroit, MI 48226
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