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Veteran Intern (Storekeeper) Mail Room - Finance

Salary

$20.77 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

SPS Contract

Job Number

5901-24-FA-21-VetIntern-LB

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

04/25/2025

Closing Date

5/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

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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 supports Mail Room Operations performing sorting, packaging, weighing and processing of bulk materials, supplies and mail. Responsibilities include opening incoming mail for check presorting, and assist in outside mail runs. Sign for overnight time sensitive materials and pay warrants. Record and delivery of all next day air (UPS, FEDEX, etc.) mail and packages. Uploads materials from trucks by hand and inspects items to quality and quantity against freight documents. Opens, timestamps, separates, and distributes incoming mail. Cleans work area. Operates a variety of electronic/mechanized mail equipment such as label makers and use of automated equipment. Stocks materials according to a prescribed inventory system and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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)

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education:

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Additional Requirements and Information

Possession of a valid driver's license is required.

Must be an honorably discharged veteran.

As part of the application process, please attach a copy of your DD-214 to your application. This document will be required in order to serve in this 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 package showing that you were honorably discharged?

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

+ Yes

+ No

04

STORKPR (PREFERRED) - Please select your level of experience.

+ None to one year of experience in the storage, handling and distribution of materials, or in the operation of mail handling and sorting machines, and related equipment.

+ One to three years of experience in the storage, handling and distribution of materials, or in the operation of mail handling and sorting machines, and related equipment.

+ Three to five years of experience in the storage, handling and distribution of materials, or in the operation of mail handling and sorting machines, and related equipment.

+ At least five years of experience in the storage, handling and distribution of materials, or in the operation of mail handling and sorting machines, and related equipment.

05

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

06

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

07

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

+ Yes

+ No

08

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

09

Please select the number of years' experience you have providing customer service: (If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume 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 providing customer service, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If none, indicate N/A.

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Please select the number of years' experience you have working with Microsoft Office software: (If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume 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

12

If you indicated you have experience in working with Microsoft Office software, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If none, indicate N/A.

13

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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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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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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