Posting number: 5901-26-TP-NC-3-CN
Department: Transportation
Job classification: Student Assistant
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Transportation, Student Employment
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THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTHAre you a student looking for real world work experience? Do you love working with data and enjoy activities like data analysis, data extraction, data visualization and exploring opportunities for data automation? Are you looking for a job that works around your class schedule? If so, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has the perfect opportunity for you.
MDOT's Travel Information Unit is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented student assistant to support a wide range of traffic data processing, reporting and analytical activities. This position provides hands-on training, professional level responsibilities and opportunities to explore both office and field operations. Maybe you’ve noticed road tubes out in the field, but did you know MDOT also collects transportation data using video analytics, magnetometers, microwave and infrared sensors, and weigh-in-motion systems? These advanced technologies allow the department to gather traffic, airport and micromobility data used for everything from planning the Gordie Howe International Bridge to designing safe and efficient detours during orange barrel season, to modeling air quality improvements that support environmental justice.
If you’re interested in field data and how meaningful analysis and modern data tools can help shape the future of Michigan’s transportation network, we’d love to have you on our team.
This position is responsible for providing support for the Traffic Data Management System (TDMS), including assigning historical traffic data within the TDMS software, data scrubbing, data analysis, data review, and data entry. TDMS is a commercial off the shelf software that is replacing the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) legacy system. Four modules have been purchased: Traffic Count module (TCDS), Turning Movement module (TMC), the Non- Motorized module (NMDS), and the Highway Performance System Monitoring Module (HPMS) module. Additional duties include supporting Travel Information Unit’s Geographic Information System (GIS) data maintenance, processing, and integration utilizing ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, other ESRI software, and programming applications for reviewing, editing, geoprocessing, and analysis of traffic-related datasets.The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Student Assistant position.
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Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
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.
Gold circle badge logo with rising star in front of stripes in the middle with text Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency 2026 Veteran Friendly Employer.Purple circle badge logo with rising star in front of stripes in the middle with text MVAA Veteran-Friendly Employer Impact 2026.Examples of dutiesEducation Current enrollment in a vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. MDOT requires enrollment in at least 6 credit hours per semester/term excluding summers and continuously enrolled and earning the required credits.
Experience No specific type or amount is required. Supplemental information
To be considered for this position you must 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. 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
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