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Student Assistant (Statewide Planning Section) - Planning

Salary

$17.42 - $22.84 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Non Career

Job Number

5901-25-TP-11-STPD-StudAsst-LB

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

05/06/2025

Closing Date

5/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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+ Benefits

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Job Description

THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH

This position provides basic assistance to professional transportation planner staff in meeting responsibilities of the Statewide Planning Section (SPS). This includes a variety of baseline tasks related to assisting with the statewide and metropolitan planning processes and programs including Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Regional Planning Agencies, Rural Task Force Program, Small Urban Program, Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, and Byways Program. Assists the transportation planning staff with the development of training materials for external and internal Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) customers. Runs and analyzes various reports from MDOT databases as requested. Other administrative activities as assigned.

This position also involves assisting senior staff in process improvement documentation and assistance in document production including the FY26 – 29 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, the Non-Metropolitan Rural Transportation Consultation Plan, Byways Program Statewide Guidelines, and Transportation Performance Measures.

Attends and participates in various in-person and Microsoft Teams meetings with external and internal customers as assigned.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Student Assistant position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

+ Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/STUDASTEJ07N PD 4.2025.pdf)

+ All about MDOT

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.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Economics, Resource Development, Political Science, Geography, Communications, or other related field is preferred.

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:

+ Possession of a valid driver's license is preferred.

+ 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 Logan Bristol 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.

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.

01

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

STUDTAST – Are you currently enrolled in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript.

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

+ No

04

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

+ Yes

+ No

05

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

06

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

07

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

08

Although not required, are you current enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Planning (city, community, environmental, regional, and/or urban), Environmental Studies and/or Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Geography, Geographic/Geospatial Information Systems, Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management, Economics, Public Administration, Resource Development, Political Science, Communications, or other related field?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you indicated you are current enrolled in one of the above programs, please select which program you are enrolled in:

+ Planning (City, Community, Environmental, Regional, and/or Urban)

+ Public Administration

+ Economics

+ Resource Planning/Development

+ Political Science

+ Geography

+ Environmental Studies and/or Sustainability

+ Environmental Sciences

+ Engineering

+ Statistics

+ Mathematics

+ Geographic/Geospatial Information Systems

+ Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management

+ Communications

+ Other

10

Please select the number of years' experience you have working on a group project that required collaboration, working with outside partners, and/or taking input: 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.

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

11

If you indicated you have experience working on a group project that required collaboration, working with outside partners, and/or taking input, 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.

12

Please select the number of years' experience you have working with large databases, pulling reports, using quantitative data to solve problems or draw conclusions, and presenting data or conclusions: 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.

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

13

Please select the number of years' experience you have drafting communication, website maintenance, creating presentations, and/or educational materials: 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.

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

14

Please select the number of years' experience you have serving as a team lead on projects: 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.

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

15

If you indicated you have experience serving as a team lead on project, please describe the project and your roles in leading the team AND make sure you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If none, indicate N/A.

16

Please briefly describe your definition of transportation planning and any knowledge and experience you have with understanding federal regulations and policies:

17

Please indicate how many hours per week would you be able to work for Fall semester (August – December), and Spring semester (January - May), and Summer semester (June - August):

18

Which of these best describes your current academic standing?

+ Freshman

+ Sophomore

+ Junior

+ Senior

+ Graduate student

+ Doctoral student

+ Other

19

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

20

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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