Student Assistant (Grand Rapids - Water Quality Unit)

State of Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Michigan's EGLE Water Resource Division in the Grand Rapids District seeks a Student Assistant to help with Part 41 sanitary sewer project reviews and related duties. The role is limited to 129 hours per month and supports the District Supervisor or Senior Licensed Engineer.

Current enrollment in an educational program is required, with interest in environmental protection. Preference given to Environmental Engineering or related fields, and completion of substantial college coursework

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an educational program (high school, vocational/technical or post-secondary).
• Evidence of enrollment or acceptance may be required.
• Completion of 55 semester hours (or 83 term hours) toward the degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical reviews of sanitary sewer projects under Part 41.
• Support the Grand Rapids District Office staff and Supervisors as assigned.
• Provide assistance to other WRD programs in the Grand Rapids District.

Skills

Interest in environmental protection

Education

Enrollment in high school or post-secondary program

Environmental Engineering or related field preferred

55 semester hours toward degree completed

Job description

This position is limited to 129 hours per month.

This position will provide general assistance to the Water Resource Division (WRD) District Supervisor or Senior Licensed Engineer with general duties as assigned as they implement the requirements of Part 41, Sewerage Systems, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA). Specific job duties will include assisting with the technical reviews of sanitary sewer projects under Part 41, for the Grand Rapids District Office. This position may provide assistance to other WRD programs in the Grand Rapids District.

The Student Assistant should have a strong interest in environmental protection.

Position Description

Education

Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.

Prefer

• Current enrollment in a post-secondary degree program for Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline is preferred.
• Completion of 55 semester hours (or 83 term hours) in college toward the degree.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

ABOUT EGLE

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.

At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan’s land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan’s residents.

The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.