Property Analyst 9-P11 (Farmland Preservation Analyst)
State of Michigan
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Land Survey Student Assistant
State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$17.94 - $25.85
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job helps professional surveyors in Michigan's Department of Natural Resources by supporting boundary surveys for forest areas, like checking land lines for illegal trespassing or timber sales.
You'll mainly assist with taking clear notes and making sketches during fieldwork.
It's ideal for students interested in land surveying or natural resources who want hands-on experience without needing prior work history.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in high school, vocational/technical school, or post-secondary institution
- No specific experience required
- Ability to assist in conducting boundary retracement surveys
- Skills in maintaining precise and legible notes and sketches
- Willingness to work in outdoor field conditions in locations like Baraga, Cadillac, Gaylord, Gwinn, or Newberry
- Submission of cover letter, resume, and proof of enrollment (e.g., transcript) with application
Full Job Description
The survey student assistant is responsible for assisting department surveyors in conducting complex boundary retracement surveys for trespass and timber sales, primarily for the Forest Resources Division. This position will also assist with maintaining precise and legible notes and sketches.
Position Description
The Forest Resources Division is recruiting for ONE (1) vacancy with potential location options of Baraga, Cadillac, Gaylord, Gwinn, or Newberry.
Requirements
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and college transcript/proof of current enrollment to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.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.
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.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
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