Student Assistant (Water Toxics Unit) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4995259) Apply  Student Assistant (Water Toxics Unit) Salary $17.42 - $28.71 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Non Career Job Number 7601-25-WRD-097 Department Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) Opening Date 07/07/2025 Closing Date 7/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description This position is limited to 129 hours per month. This position will be responsible for assisting Water Resources Division (WRD) Great Lakes Watershed Assessment Restoration and Management Section (GLWARMS) Water Toxic Unit (WTU) staff with general duties as assigned. Specific job duties will include assisting WTU staff with organizing and completing an inventory for EGLE’s Wildlife Contaminant Monitoring Program for biological samples collected from Bald Eagles. Additional job duties will include updating the existing database for contaminant results from Bald Eagles and Gulls. This position will also assist WTU staff with preparing monitoring data for reports, including statewide monitoring efforts for Beneficial Use Impairments for EGLE’s Wildlife Contaminant Monitoring Program, PFAS in surface water, fish contaminant monitoring,E. colimonitoring for both inland waters and beaches. The position will also assist WTU staff with field work related to the unit’s monitoring responsibilities. Additional responsibilities will be to assist state toxicologists in evaluating the potential hazards of chemical or biological substances by assisting with literature reviews and study summaries. The Student Assistant should have a strong interest in environmental protection as well as an aptitude for field work. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/WTU Student Assistant PD-061725-FINAL_Kevin Cox (2).pdf) Required Education and Experience Education Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. Prefer: Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Fisheries and Wildlife, Molecular Biology, Natural Resource Management, Toxicology field of study or similar. Completion of 55 semester hours (or 83 term hours) in college toward the degree. Experience No specific type or amount is required. Prefer:Fisheries, wildlife and environmental monitoring experience. Additional Requirements and Information   ABOUT EGLE The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's 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 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 Registrar's 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. Certain positions may require a criminal history background check. 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 theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) 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. 01 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. + Yes + No 02 Are you currently a college student attending a postsecondary educational institution (community college, college, or university) enrolled in a biology, toxicology, environmental science, or natural resource management related field of study? + Yes + No 03 Please check all computer software you have experience using: + Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) + Microsoft Access + Statistical Software (e.g., R, SAS) + ArcGIS + None of the above 04 Please check all of the following activities in which you have relevant experience: + Entering data into databases + Statistical analysis of data + Writing scientific reports + Handling of biological samples in a laboratory setting + Field experience with collection of surface water samples + Field experience with collection of fish for biological monitoring purposes + Operating a vehicle with trailer in tow + Operating a motorized boat + None of the above 05 Are you able to work onsite in Lansing, Michigan? + Yes + No 06 QOL NON-CAREER - Do you currently work for the State of Michigan? + Yes + No 07 QOL NON-CAREER - Have you worked for the State of Michigan in the last 3 months? + Yes + No 08 QOL NON-CAREER - If you answered "yes" to the above question, please indicate the department you worked for and the last date you worked. 09 Did you attach your resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) + Yes + No 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 Website https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/careers Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email