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Veteran Intern (General Office Assistant) - Office of Economic Development

Salary

$19.76 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

SPS Contract

Job Number

5901-25-ED-1-VETINT-GOA-JH

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

08/28/2025

Closing Date

9/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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+ Benefits

+ Questions

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 answers and routes multi-line telephone calls to appropriate personnel and takes accurate telephone messages in a timely manner. Maintains a professional manner when working with customers, members of the legislature, executive office, and other departments. Retrieves and compiles data, prepares reports, and operates standard office equipment. Interprets and applies instructions and guidelines to resolve work issues and makes decisions to take appropriate actions. Performs related work as assigned.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Preferred Experience

No specific type or amount of experience is required.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

+ 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.

+ Attach a detailed resume and cover letter.

View the job specification here (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GeneralOfficeAssistant.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 the Veteran Internship Coordinator [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.

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

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

03

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

+ Yes

+ No

04

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

+ None

+ One to two years of administrative support experience.

+ Two to three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.

+ At least three years of administrative support experience, including two years equivalent to the intermediate level or one year equivalent to the experienced level.

05

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

06

How many years of experience do you have in customer service, including receiving, screening, and routing telephone calls to the appropriate office staff? 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

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5 or more years

07

How many years of experience do you have handling sensitive phone calls and confidential 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.

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5 or more years

08

How many years of experience do you have interacting with management and/or executive-level staff? 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

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5 or more years

09

Did you attach a cover letter and resume to your application? Failure to attach the required documents could result in being screened out of this hiring process.

+ Yes

+ No

10

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

11

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

+ Yes

+ No

12

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

13

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

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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