Student Assistant (Historian) - Bureau of Development

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position assists MDOT historians by conducting research, entering data, and maintaining files related to culturally significant resources and the effects of MDOT infrastructure projects on those resources. Items produced by this employee will support compliance with applicable cultural resource laws and policies. 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.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
• Enrollment in at least six credit hours per semester/term excluding summers and continuously enrolled and earning the required credits.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research related to culturally significant resources.
• Entering data related to culturally significant resources.
• Maintaining files related to culturally significant resources.
• Researching historic properties that may be affected by infrastructure projects.
• Collecting and compiling mapping data related to historic properties and their locations.
• Organizing and storing research materials for use by historians.
• Locating and compiling information from various sources such as the Library of Michigan, the State Archives, the Internet, project plans, photographs, handwritten documents, digitized newspapers, maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, and local histories.
• Performing other project-related tasks.

Benefits

• Remote work may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits.
• Alternate work schedule requests may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree