Student Assistantship

Region 6 NYSDOT in Hornell, NY is looking for a Student Assistant for the Landscape Architecture and Environmental Services Unit. We will probably teach this person to scope projects, help prepare/ review sediment & erosion control plans, and help out with a region wide sidewalk inventory. GIS/GPS experience would be great but not necessary. Interested applicants should apply to the Office of Human Resources below and send a copy of application to Mary Kay Morsch, Senior Personnel Administration, NYS Dept. of Transportation, 107 Broadway, Hornell, NY 14843.

Office of Human ResourcesProfessional, Scientific and Technical (PS and T) Vacancy Announcement

General Information:
Title: Student AssistantNotice Number: B-08-G225
Salary Grade: NSItem Number: TBD
Appointment Type: TempJurisdictional Class: Non Competitive
Date Issued: April 03, 2008Expiration Date: April 30, 2008

Location: Various Locations
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be full time students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Duties:  The Department of Transportation is offering challenging internship opportunities to matriculated undergraduate and graduate students. It is the mission of the New York State Department of Transportation to ensure our customers -- those who live, work and travel in New York State -- have a safe, efficient, balanced and environmentally sound transportation system.
The Department of Transportation currently has student assistant positions in engineering, accounting, auditing, legal specialties, surveying, landscape architect, environmental science, planning, traffic signal/electronics, automotive technology, administration and other areas.
Each intern is assigned a supervisor and a mentor. The mentor provides guidance to enhance the intern’s professional growth. The supervisor oversees the intern's performance and is responsible for regular supervision. The Department also provides interns with valuable experience of participating as a member of a diverse staff team as they work alongside engineers, accountants, economists, and staff members from many other disciplines.
For undergraduate students, salaries commensurate with number of credits completed ($12 - $14.70/hr) and students in graduate degree programs will be compensated at $15.50/hr. Credit can also be obtained.
Appointments coincide with school and summer terms, generally three to six months. May vary between 5 and 40 hours per week

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume indicating location preference no later than April 30, 2008 to:
Ms. Shinu Shilesh
NYS Department of Transportation
Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road * 1st Floor
Albany, NY 12232
(518) 457-6460
Fax (518) 457-1570
DOTPersonnel@dot.state.ny.us 

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.