Student Assistant - Laboratory (Inorganic Unit)
State of Michigan
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Student Assistant - Brownfield Assessment and Environmental Review Unit
State of Michigan
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a student helper in a Michigan state environmental department, where you'll organize data on old industrial site cleanups, update maps and databases, and create reports to track project progress.
It's perfect for students interested in environmental work who are good with computers and detail-oriented, offering part-time hours up to 29 per week while studying.
No prior experience is needed, just enrollment in school.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in high school, vocational/technical school, or post-secondary educational institution
- Ability to work up to 29 hours per week
- Provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution
- Attach cover letter, resume, and official transcripts (if applicable)
- Strong organizational skills for compiling and validating data
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and basic database management
- Familiarity with mapping tools and environmental data handling
Full Job Description
This position’s primary function involves assisting staff in determining the outcome of completed brownfield redevelopment projects by compiling, organizing, validating, and tracking program data, developing spreadsheets, and updating databases.
Other functions may include updating environmental mapper data, updating Arc GIS tools, creating site maps for projects, and helping to map quarterly metrics.
Position Description
This position works up to 29 hours maximum per week.
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
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
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts, if applicable to your application. 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.
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.
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