Job Description

 

Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference! 

 

About this Position:  

The primary duty of this position is to assist professional staff with current GIS tasks supporting the Michigan Department
of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) geospatial technology initiatives. These duties will include the review,
analysis, and editing of MDARD geospatial data. This position will be supporting efforts including: Geospatial database
management, ArcGIS Online (AGO), and Esri Portal Technology. Preparation of data for mapping and reporting will be
required. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

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This is a non-career position that is limited to 129 hours per calendar month.  

The official work location for this position is the Constitution Hall in Lansing.  This position may offer some agreed upon remote work arrangement.  

About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of six divisions that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $104.7 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.

MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.

MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized. 

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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 attach a cover letter, resume, official transcript or other proof of current enrollment  to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out. 

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/proof of current enrollment, 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.  

View the job specification at: 
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StudentAssistant_13049_7.pdf (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) 

NOTE:  The student must provide evidence of current enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.