GIS Student Assistant
Salary
$13.73 - $29.57 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
6401-26-PSC-025 SA
Department
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
7/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Job Description
THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH
Online application must contain all detailed education and experience. It will be used as the primary source for the initial review of your application.
The GIS Student Assistant is charged with assisting Energy Security section staff in the expansion and development of Geographic Information System (GIS) resources for the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). The student assistant will be conducting spatial exploration and creating maps and data sets for research projects at the MPSC involving customer outages, energy generation and distribution, critical energy infrastructure, distributed energy, natural gas inspections and investigations, etc. The work will also involve compiling and cleaning of existing or new data sets and information from a spatial and non-spatial perspective. Finally, this data may need to be summarized in tables, charts, or other visual representations to be used in reports, presentations, briefing memos, or placed online with the public. In this role, an employee will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency regarding the essential duties of the job found below.
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LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.
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. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please submit proof of enrollment which includes unofficial transcripts, an acceptance letter from the college/university (as long as it is for the upcoming semester/term), copy of current semester/term schedule, or a receipt of tuition payment that shows a balance of $0.00. Please note these documents must include the student's name, the college/university name, list of current courses/credits enrolled in and if applicable, courses/credits completed. Failure to attach proof of enrollment may result in you being screened out of the process.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.
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STUDTAST - Are you currently enrolled in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript.
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Did you attach proof of current enrollment which includes unofficial transcripts, an acceptance letter from the college/university (as long as it is for the upcoming semester/term), copy of current semester/term schedule, or a receipt of tuition payment that shows a balance of $0.00? Please note these documents must include the student's name, the college/university name, list of current courses/credits enrolled in and if applicable, courses/credits completed. Failure to attach proof of enrollment may result in you being screened out of the process.
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What software have you used in relation to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) work/activities?
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On a scale from Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced, how would you describe your proficiency in GIS Software?
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Do you have any experience with programming languages or software?
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To collect recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate your feedback:
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If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran's Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity. If referred by a LARA employee but prefer not to name them, you may simply write, "LARA Employee Referral".
Required Question
Employer State of Michigan
Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA Address LARA-ohrinfo@michigan.gov
611 West Ottawa
Lansing, Michigan, 48933
Phone 517-241-1196
517-335-9700