Student Assistant (Cadillac District Office)
Michigan Economic Developers Association
Job Description
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This position is limited to 129 hours per month.
This position will be responsible for assisting Water Resources Division (WRD) staff with general duties as assigned. Specific job duties will include assisting staff with complaint documentation, gathering site information and data, field investigations, and drafting of correspondence relative to the land and water use programs and statutes administered by the WRD.This position will also assist with data management and correction needs within WRD’s information system MiEnviro. Specific job duties will include utilizing the various features of MiEnviro to enter, review, and properly format data elements within the database. This will entail accessing the GIS component of MiWaters, reviewing site information, coordinating site locations with WRD staff, and making necessary changes to site locations. The position will also assist with converting hard copy data to electronic files, updating GIS data, and preparing draft documents.
The Student Assistant should have a strong interest in environmental protection, and an aptitude for field work and IT work. The Student Assistant will work closely with staff of the WRD.
Position Description (Download PDF reader) Required Education and Experience
- EducationCurrent enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.Prefer: Aquatic Sciences, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or Chemistry-oriented curriculum, or Computer Science, Information Technology, and Geology, Geosciences, Earth Science, Oceanography, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Coastal Science, Natural Resource Management, Geomorphology, GIS oriented curriculum or similar. Completion of 55 semester hours (or 83 term hours) in college toward the degree.
ExperienceNo specific type or amount is required. Additional Requirements and Information
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ABOUT EGLE
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan’s land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan’s residents.
Please attach a cover letter cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.
View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StudentAssistant_13049_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.