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Veteran Intern (Engineering Assistant) - Crystal Falls TSC

Salary

$18.43 Hourly

Location

Crystal Falls, MI

Job Type

SPS Contract

Job Number

5901-25-SR-22-Vet-CFTSC-AP

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

04/22/2025

Closing Date

5/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

This is a contracted appointment that may last up to two years in duration. Paid internships occur throughout the State of Michigan.

This position assists the unit in oversight of the construction program to ensure compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations. Perform sampling, surveying, inspection and testing on active construction projects. Collect field data and prepare project plans, specifications, and estimates for future construction projects. Provide technical assistance as needed to support traffic safety and operations on the highway system. Continuous training including: Aggregate, Hot Mix Asphalt, Concrete Testing, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Density Testing, CPR, etc. Job duties may require exposure to inclement weather and hazardous work environments. Adherence to all safety rules and requirements including wearing personal protective equipment as designated by the department. Assist in Maintaining the Statewide Warranty Administration Database (SWAD). Position may require travel to region wide locations.

Veteran employment opportunities with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are made possible through funding provided by the Federal Highway Administration. This program is intended to meet the employment needs of honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces as they transition into the civilian workforce. MDOT is partnering with nationwide service-related organizations to fill needed positions for our veterans. If you would like more information about the Michigan Department of Transportation's Veteran Internship Program, please visit: MDOT Veteran Internship Program (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9623\_38029\_61350---,00.html) or call 517-242-5500 for more information and eligibility requirements.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education:

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Preferred Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

+ Possess a valid drivers license.

+ Be an honorably discharged veteran.

+ Attach a copy of your DD-214 to your application. This document is required in order to serve in the internship program.

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 the Veteran Internship Coordinator at [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.

State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.

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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?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Did you attach a copy of your DD-214 to your application showing that you were honorably discharged? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.

+ Yes

+ No

03

PREFERRED – Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

+ Yes

+ No

04

PREFERRED - Please select your level of experience. If you have this experience. please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.

+ None to one year of experience participating in and overseeing the performance of a variety of work activities designed to carry out the basic engineering aspects of an engineering program.

+ One to two years of experience participating in and overseeing the performance of a variety of work activities designed to carry out the basic engineering aspects of an engineering program.

+ Two to three years of experience participating in and overseeing the performance of a variety of work activities designed to carry out the basic engineering aspects of an engineering program.

+ At least three years of experience participating in and overseeing the performance of a variety of work activities designed to carry out the basic engineering aspects of an engineering program.

05

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

06

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

07

Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?

+ Yes

+ No

08

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

09

MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)

+ State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com

+ LinkedIn

+ College/University Career Services Office or website

+ Twitter

+ Facebook

+ Indeed

+ Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)

+ Michigan Works! Agency

+ Career Fair

+ GovDelivery

+ Billboard

+ Employee Referral

+ Veterans Organization

+ Government Jobs

+ Diversity Jobs

+ recruitics

+ ZipRecruiter

+ Other

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MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?

+ MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program

+ MDOT TRAC Program

+ MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program

+ Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship

+ MI Construction Career Days

+ National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

+ Other

+ N/A

+ MDOT Capstone Internship

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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