Engineering Assistant 6-E8 - Seasonal (Wayne/Oakland Counties)

Full Job Description

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION. THE APPOINTMENT WILL TYPICALLY START IN MARCH AND END IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER EACH YEAR.

POSITION WILL WORK FULL-TIME HOURS DURING THE SEASONAL ASSIGNMENT.

This posting is intended to fill 2 positions that will cover the Metro Region (Oakland and Wayne Counties).

This position is responsible for supporting MDOT’s traffic monitoring program through the data collection of traffic or travel information as required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position entails the development of an annual schedule for conducting machine counts, setting of traffic counting equipment and retrieving data from this equipment, conducting on-site manual counts of motorized and nonmotorized traffic, drawing intersection diagrams to accompany turning movement study data, processing and validating count data prior to submitting to the central office, and providing reports of the results when necessary. This position spends the majority of their time working in the field and often works alone and with minimal supervision. While conducting the field work, this position develops the skills needed to use independent judgement to adjust their schedule or make modifications to the study to accommodate factors specific to the site and study, construction, weather, and other factors. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to conduct machine counts, setting of traffic counting equipment and retrieving data from this equipment, conducting on-site manual counts of motorized and nonmotorized traffic.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (6) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E8) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Engineering Assistant 6-E8 Position Description
• All about MDOT

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.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.

Requirements

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver's license.

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 at nautac@michigan.gov.