Student Assistant (Federal Reporting Unit) - Bureau of Transportation Planning
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Student Assistant (Federal Reporting Unit) - Bureau of Transportation Planning
Salary
$17.94 - $23.53 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
5901-26-TP-9-DII-FRU-StudAsst
Department
Transportation
Bargaining Unit
TECHNICAL (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH
This position supports fulltime staff with the Model Inventory of Roadway Elements - Fundamental Data Elements (MIRE FDE) data collection effort in support of MDOT's responsibilities in meeting reporting requirements to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Duties include reviewing mapped imagery and assigning appropriate code values to features in a geodatabase based on their interpretation of the image. This position may assist staff in performing gap analysis on MIRE FDE feature layers and recommending improvements for the datasets. This position also assists MDOT staff with the National Functional Class (NFC) review process. This statewide review is based upon the 2020 U.S. Census urban area release. Duties include entering proposed and approved revision requests from local stakeholder agencies into the GIS ESRI geodatabase under the guidance of senior staff. The position creates and helps distribute NFC paper and pdf maps using GIS for local Act 51 public road agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO), Regional Planning Agencies (RPA), Transit agencies, Tribal Governments, and FHWA. Duties include providing a variety of GIS and administrative duties associated with the NFC process. Similar work for reclassifications on the National Highway System (NHS) is possible. This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform field data collection.
For additional information, please see the links below:
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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in a vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
MDOT requires enrollment in at least 6 credit hours per semester/term excluding summers and continuously enrolled and earning the required credits.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:
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. Failure to attach proof of enrollment may result in you being screened out of the process.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta [email protected].
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.
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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?
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STUDTAST - Are you currently enrolled in a vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript.
Yes
No
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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) requires that a student be currently and continuously enrolled in and obtaining at least six credits per semester/term (excluding summers). For new students, MDOT will also consider those who provide proof of enrollment for the next semester/term. Proof of enrollment may include 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 confirmation documents should have your name, the college/university name, list of current courses/credits enrolled in and if applicable, courses/credits completed. Prior to being hired, we will need an unofficial transcript with the required information. Did you attach proof of enrollment? Failure to attach proof of enrollment may result in you being screened out of the process.
Yes
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
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In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
Yes
No
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Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?
Yes
No
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Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).
Yes
No
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Please select the number of years' experience you have working as part of a team: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
More than 5 years
3-5 years
1-3 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
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If you indicated you have experience working as part of a team, please describe the extent of your experience. If none, indicate N/A.
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