Student Assistant (Environmental Services Section)- Bureau of Development

Michigan AG; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

MDOT is seeking a Student Assistant to support Local Agency Program NEPA Coordinators with data entry, filing, and research tasks for local road projects. The role is a non-career appointment limited to 129 hours per month, with potential for remote work within policy.

Applicants must be enrolled in a vocational or technical program, maintain minimum credit hours, and complete pre-employment checks including drug testing and background screening. MDOT reserves the right to close postings early.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in vocational or technical school and maintaining student status.
• Enrollment in at least six credits per semester/term (excluding summers).
• Willingness to submit proof of enrollment and related documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist LAP NEPA Coordinators with data entry for NEPA clearance processes.
• Create and maintain files and reports for local road projects.
• Update existing databases and generate routine reports.
• Perform supplementary research as needed for NEPA clearance.

Skills

Data entry

Documentation

Research

Education

Enrollment in vocational/technical school

Job description

THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH

This position is responsible for assisting Local Agency Program (LAP) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Coordinators in performing data entry, creating and maintaining files and reports, updating existing databases, and performing research as needed for NEPA clearance process for proposed local road projects at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Student Assistant position.

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

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Education

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.

Experience

No specific type or amount 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 (as long as it is for the upcoming semester/term), copy of current semester/term schedule, or a receipt of tuition payment that shows a balance of $0.00. Failure to attach proof of enrollment may result in you being screened out of the process.

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 including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

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