Department Supervisor 1- 006456 in Detroit, Michigan at Wayne County Government

Title: Department Supervisor 1- 006456

Job Description

Purpose/Description

Under guidance of the Department Manager 3/Finance, the Department Supervisor 1 will plan and supervise accounting functions relative to the receipt, maintenance and disbursements associated with court fines and fees; to include bond refunds, restitution, bond forfeitures, soil erosion, escrow funds, traffic and ordinance tickets, adoptions, and vital records, elections fines, fees, etc

Responsibilities

Required Tasks

• Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers.
• Provide assistance for inquiries received from customers.
• Prepare operational reports for management analysis.
• Provide technical assistance to the accounting staff.
• Distribute and review work assignments of staff as per Manager and Administrators instructions.
• Review existing policies/procedures and identify necessary changes.
• Assist with training staff and updating training documents.
• Maintain and update statistical information contained in spreadsheets, logs and databases.
• Review, analyze and respond to requests from outside entities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Educational Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of Finance or administrative experience; OR
• A High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of supervisory experience and one year of Finance or administrative experience; OR
• An Associates degree and one (1) year Finance or administrative experience; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.

About Us

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities.

Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

Administration Focus

Public Health Response

Economic Response

Fiscal Responsibility

Operational Efficiencies

Economic Development

Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancements

Access to Health Care

Community Support

Homeland Security Emergency Management

Parks & Recreation

Job Info

Job Identification: 2817

Posting Date: 06/09/2026, 03:59 PM

Apply Before: 06/11/2026, 08:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Location: 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, US