Student Assistant - Transportation Planning
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Student Assistant - Transportation Planning
Salary
$17.42 - $22.84 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
5901-25-TP-23-STP-SA-JH
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
09/09/2025
Closing Date
9/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH
This position functions as an assistant to professional transportation planner staff in meeting the responsibilities of the Statewide and Urban Travel Analysis (SUTA) Section. This includes a variety of tasks related to travel trend analysis, present and future travel forecasts, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its applications, travel demand modeling applications, collection and analysis of socioeconomic and land use data, and development of documentation and presentation materials. This position assists senior staff with the provision of data for determining transportation needs required by federal regulations for the Michigan and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) long-range transportation plans, regional plans, the MPO and State Transportation Improvement Programs, transportation performance measures, and air quality conformity analysis required by the Clean Air Act Amendment.
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:
Student Assistant position description (http://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PositionDescription25TP23.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.
For information on benefits, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
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 a vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. 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:
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 classification specification at:ttps://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
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 Camryn Nauta atnautac@michigan.gov.
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.
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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
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
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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
04
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
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Although not required, are you currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in urban or regional planning, geography, economics, engineering, statistics, mathematics, or a related field? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
06
How many years of experience do you have using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in either a work or classroom setting? 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
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Please select the technical tools you have experience working with (check all that apply). 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.
Database management
Economic analysis
Programming
Statistical analysis
Travel demand modeling software
Other
N/A
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How many years of experience do you have with the application and analysis of geographic, land use, socioeconomic, U.S. Census, or other large data sets? 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
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For the Fall 2025 semester, approximately how many hours would you be available to work per week?
0-10 hours per week
10-20 hours per week
20-30 hours per week
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For the Winter 2026 semester, approximately how many hours would you be available to work per week?
0-10 hours per week
10-20 hours per week
20-30 hours per week
11
Which of these grade-levels best describes your current academic standing?
Freshman
Sophmore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
12
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
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Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?
Yes
No
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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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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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State of Michigan
Department
Transportation
Address
425 West Ottawa Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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