[Hiring] Student Assistant @State of Michigan

Role Description

This position is responsible for assisting Local Agency Program (LAP) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Coordinators in performing the following tasks:

• Data entry
• Creating and maintaining files and reports
• Updating existing databases
• Performing research as needed for NEPA clearance process for proposed local road projects at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)

This is a non-career appointment that is limited to 129 hours per month.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution
• MDOT requires enrollment in at least six credit hours per semester/term excluding summers and continuously enrolled and earning the required credits

Requirements

• No specific type or amount of experience is required
• To be considered for this position, you must submit proof of enrollment which includes:
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • An acceptance letter from the college/university (for the upcoming semester/term)
  • Copy of current semester/term schedule
  • A receipt of tuition payment that shows a balance of $0.00
• 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

Benefits

• The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023
• Recognized as a best large U.S. and state employer
• International recognition for fostering positive employee engagement
• Past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.