Veteran Intern (General Office Assistant)- Executive

About the Role

This is a contracted appointment that may last up to two years in duration. Paid internships occur throughout the State of Michigan. The position is part of the Michigan Department of Transportation's Veteran Internship Program, funded by the Federal Highway Administration to support honorably discharged veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route multi-line telephone calls to appropriate personnel.
• Take accurate telephone messages in a timely manner.
• Maintain a professional manner when working with customers, members of the legislature, executive office, and other departments.
• Retrieve and compile data, and prepare reports.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Interpret and apply instructions and guidelines to resolve work issues and make decisions to take appropriate actions.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
• Attach a copy of your DD-214 to your application as part of the process.
• Attach a detailed resume and cover letter.
• Submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to appointment.
• Criminal and driving records will be checked if applicable.

Education typically acquired through completion of high school is required. No specific type or amount of experience is required.

Additional Information

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. 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.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited in all areas of the selection process.

For questions related to this posting, contact the Veteran Internship Coordinator at DurnellM1@michigan.gov.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.