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Thousands Apply For Jobs In Snyder Administration

There is plenty of interest in joining Governor-elect Rick Snyder's administration.

Snyder's transition team said more than 5,000 people have applied for jobs in the new administration and Snyder is still accepting applications.

Jobs are available in several departments including Corrections, Agriculture, Civil Rights, Community Health, Human Services, Natural Resources, State Police and Transportation.

The transition team's website says "Applicants for the Governor's office must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong organizational skills and must be detail oriented."

Salaries were not listed.

Governor-elect Snyder will be able to hire 200 people for his staff. A few have already been hired including Dennis Muchmore as chief of staff, Geralyn Lasher director of communications, and Michael Gadola legal affairs director.

Click on http://governorelectricksnyder.com for more information.

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