Student Assistant-Bureau of Transportation Planning
About The Position
This position functions as an assistant to professional transportation planner staff in meeting the responsibilities of the Statewide and Urban Travel Analysis (SUTA) Section. This includes a variety of tasks related to travel trend analysis, present and future travel forecasts, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its applications, travel demand modeling applications, collection and analysis of socioeconomic and land use data, and development of documentation and presentation materials. This position assists senior staff with the provision of data for determining transportation needs required by federal regulations for the Michigan and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) long-range transportation plans, regional plans, the MPO and State Transportation Improvement Programs, transportation performance measures, and air quality conformity analysis required by the Clean Air Act Amendment. This is a non-career appointment limited to 129 hours per month. Multiple vacancies may be filled utilizing this posting. 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.
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.
- Continuous enrollment and earning of required credits.
- Must submit proof of enrollment (unofficial transcripts, acceptance letter for upcoming semester/term, copy of current semester/term schedule, or tuition payment receipt showing a balance of $0.00).
Responsibilities
- Assist professional transportation planner staff with travel trend analysis.
- Assist with present and future travel forecasts.
- Support Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications.
- Aid in travel demand modeling applications.
- Assist with the collection and analysis of socioeconomic and land use data.
- Help develop documentation and presentation materials.
- Provide data for determining transportation needs required by federal regulations for long-range transportation plans, regional plans, State Transportation Improvement Programs, transportation performance measures, and air quality conformity analysis.
Benefits
- The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Student Assistant position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
