Student Assistant (2 VACANCIES)
Salary
$18.48 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
7601-27-WRD-003
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date
10/06/2026
Closing Date
10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Job Description
This position is limited to 129 hours per month.
This student assistant position will assist Emerging Pollutants Section (EPS) staff with the implementation of the land application of biosolids containing PFAS interim strategy and with investigating impacts of legacy land applications in St. Clair County. Job duties include mapping with the ArcGIS software suite; compiling and analyzing regional PFAS data from existing environmental samples; assisting EPS staff with desktop analysis site reviews; and conducting literature reviews and local historical research relating to PFAS and land application.
Additionally, this position will assist EPS staff with the prioritization of facilities with groundwater discharge permits for evaluation under EGLEs compliance strategy for addressing PFAS from public and private municipal groundwater discharges.
Finally, this position will help EPS staff respond to harmful algal bloom reports throughout state. Job duties may include helping collect samples of harmful algal blooms and assisting with responding to harmful algal bloom reports.
Position Description
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Prefer: Current enrollment in college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geology, environmental science, hydrogeology, biology, natural resource management, or similar.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Prefer: The Student Assistant should have a strong interest in environmental protection. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience working with spreadsheets is required. Experience in geographic information systems (GIS), data analysis using statistical or programming software, and database development/maintenance are preferred.
Additional Requirements and Information
ABOUT EGLE
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energys mission is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.
At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan's land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan's residents.
Please attach a cover letter cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.
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.
If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. 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 Registrars signature and/or seal.
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.
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
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 a post-secondary educational institution (community college, college, university)? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
02
Are you currently a college student (undergraduate or graduate) attending a postsecondary educational institution (community college, college, or university) enrolled in a geographic information systems (GIS), geology, environmental science, hydrogeology, biology, natural resource management, or related field of study?
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Please check all computer software you have experience using:
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Please check all of the following activities in which you have relevant experience:
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Are you able to work onsite in Lansing, Michigan?
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QOL NON-CAREER - Do you currently work for the State of Michigan?
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QOL NON-CAREER - Have you worked for the State of Michigan in the last 3 months?
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QOL NON-CAREER - If you answered "yes" to the above question, please indicate the department you worked for and the last date you worked.
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Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Required Question
Employer State of Michigan
Department Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) Address 525 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone 517-284-5014
| Location | Lansing, MI |
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