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Posted: March 19, 2026 (1 day ago)

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State Worker (Travel Counselor) - Blue Water Bridge

State of Michigan

Transportation

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$16 - $16

per hour

Closes

March 24, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This part-time role involves greeting visitors at the Blue Water Bridge, sharing information about travel and vacation spots in Michigan, and handling tasks like stocking brochures and ensuring a safe environment.

It's a non-career position limited to about 129 hours per month, ideal for friendly, outgoing people who enjoy helping others and have reliable transportation.

No prior experience or education is needed, making it accessible for entry-level workers or retirees.

Key Requirements

  • Possess a valid driver's license
  • Greet and assist the general public with travel information
  • Distribute literature and provide guidance on Michigan vacation activities
  • Prepare and fill literature displays in the center
  • Assist with delivery and storage of bulk literature
  • Help maintain a safe work environment for staff and visitors
  • Pass pre-employment drug test, physical (if applicable), criminal background check, and driving records check

Full Job Description

The Mackinac Bridge on a sunny day with blue skies and trees in the forefront with the MDOT logo and the MDOT webpage address.

THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH AND 719 HOURS PER APPOINTMENT

As a direct representative of the State of Michigan, greet and provide travel information assistance to the general public. Responsibilities include providing and distributing literature, information, and guidance on travel and vacation activities within the state; assisting in preparing and filling literature displays in the center; assisting in delivery and storage of bulk literature; and assisting in preventative measures providing a safe work environment for staff and visiting public. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to assist in delivery and storage of bulk literature.

For additional information, please see the links below:



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.

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Requirements

Education
No specific amount is required.

Experience
No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:
  • Possess a valid driver's license.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateWorker.pdf

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 at nautac@michigan.gov.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/20/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5277196