Student Assistant (Environmental Services Section)- Bureau of Development

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a non-career appointment 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 the NEPA clearance process for proposed local road projects at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The salary listed 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.

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.
• Submission of 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.
• Must submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to 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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Local Agency Program (LAP) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Coordinators in performing data entry
• Creating and maintaining files and reports
• Updating existing databases
• Performing research as needed for NEPA clearance process for proposed local road projects

What This Job Offers

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