Student Worker - Job ID 58806
Job Summary
This posting will be used to fill two positions.
These temporary student worker positions are anticipated to start approximately in September 2022 and approximately go through September 2023.
These position exists to assist Superfund Remediation staff with the following:
- Assist staff in Remediation Division in organizing information and data obtained as part of projects being implemented under Remediation site work.
- Assist Remediation Division staff with mapping sample locations and data points utilizing GIS tools/programs.
- Assist Remediation Division staff in tracking results for residential well samples, vapor investigation sample and vapor mitigation systems
- OnBase duties: assisting Remediation Division Project Managers in preparing project site files for scanning
- Correcting and updating of spatial data for Remediation Division project activities/sites.
- Verifying and entering spatial data in EQUIS for Remediation Division sites
- Data collection and analysis, entry and reporting for Remediation Division sites.
- Labeling of Remediation Division files and checking for confidential information in files.
Minimum Qualifications
- Post-secondary education student working on an environmental degree.
- (To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student you must be enrolled in high school or in a post-secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class)load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate with internal and external customers.
- Ability to work independently and with others.
- Accomplished in using computer programs (Microsoft office products, e-mail, intranet, internet, outlook)
- Ability to follow directions and carry-out detailed processes.
Physical Requirements
Job involves frequent use of computer and scanner, as well as lifting file boxes of roughly 15 pounds.
Additional Requirements
Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.
Why Work For Us
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.