Veteran Intern (General Office Assistant) - Office of Aeronautics
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Veteran Intern (General Office Assistant) - Office of Aeronautics
Salary
$20.35 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
SPS Contract
Job Number
5901-26-AERO-9-VetIntern-LB
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
04/28/2026
Closing Date
5/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Description
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 provides administrative support to the Office of Aeronautics. Responsibilities include preparing routine correspondence based on instructions and reviewing documents, forms, applications, and other materials for accuracy, completeness, grammar, and proper formatting. The role also involves organizing, maintaining, and purging files and documents as needed.
Additional duties include preparing invoices, bills, receipts, statements, and other financial documents for processing; answering incoming telephone calls; and managing incoming and outgoing mail. This position performs typing assignments and operates standard office equipment. It also retrieves and compiles data, prepares reports, and interprets instructions and guidelines to resolve work-related issues.
The role manages databases, including electronic files, and is responsible for scheduling conference rooms and the auditorium. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
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.
Preferred Experience:
No specific @type or amount of experience is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:
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 the internship program.
Attach a résumé and cover letter. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact the Veteran Internship Coordinator at DurnellM1@michigan.gov
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 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.
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
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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
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PREFERRED - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
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GNOFAST - 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.
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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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Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?
Yes
No
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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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Please select the number of years' experience you have providing front-line customer service: 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
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If you indicated you have experience providing front-line 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' professional aviation experience you have: 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
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If you indicated you have professional aviation experience, 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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Did you attach a résumé and cover letter. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.
Yes
No
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MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?
MI Construction Career Days
MDOT Capstone Internship
MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program
MDOT TRAC Program
MDOT Veteran Internship Program
MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program
National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship
Other
N/A
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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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