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Student Assistant (Environmental Services Section) Bureau of Development


Job Location:

Lansing, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 17 - 23
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Transportation

Job Summary

Job Description

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

This position is responsible for assisting Local Agency Program (LAP) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Coordinators in performing data entry creating and maintaining files and reports updating existing databases and performing research as needed for NEPA clearance process for proposed local road projects at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

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

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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. MDOT requires enrollment in at least six 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 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: 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.

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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.


Required Experience:

Junior IC