Category: Job Postings

Job Posting: Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL)

NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) located in Ann Arbor, MI or Muskegon, MI is hiring a 

Physical Scientist (Hydrographer), ZP-1301-3 (ZP-3 is equivalent to GS-11)The announcement will be open for 14 days; it is set to open on 1/22/2024

 and close on 2/5/2024

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a hydrographer, responsible for processing, analyzing, and producing hydrographic data acquisition products and surveys. Under general direction and guidance on project objectives, manage hydrographic datasets and facilitates data transfer.
  • Create data products for survey projects. Maintain awareness and understanding of current hydrographic survey techniques, procedures, sensors, and software to study, define problems, and make improvements to a variety of hydrographic technical systems and procedures.
  • Apply recognized project management principles, techniques, and tools to manage, and track projects to meet requirements. Research project plan requirements using multiple sources; compile supporting documentation; and solicit feedback from user groups.

Specialized Experience include all of the following:

  • Processing, producing and analyzing hydrographic survey data; and
  • Evaluating a variety of hydrographic survey techniques, procedures, sensors, and software to assess issues and improve hydrographic technical systems and procedures.

Applicants should pay careful attention to all the requirements, including submission of transcripts and answering the eligibility and vacancy questions (look for “To preview questions please click here.” in the vacancy announcement).

All US Citizens or Nationals apply here:

Job Announcement # (DHA): OAR GLERL-24-12270852-DHA

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/771740300

Job Posting: Bureau of Land Management (Student Trainee (Survey))

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/765330400#

The BLM manages 245 million surface acres. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western States, including Alaska. We are a small bureau with a big and complex job, determining the best combination of uses for public lands based on good science and input from the public both in local communities and across the country. The BLM’s multiple-use mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

Clarification from the agency

This position is for students accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school, on a full- or half-time basis (as defined by the academic institution in which the student is enrolled) and preference eligible veterans meeting these criteria.

Orientation Executive Staff (OES) Hiring Now Open

The Wahtera Center has opened the application process for OES. Are you looking for something to do this summer? Do you want to stay in the Houghton area to enjoy all the beauty that Keweenaw County has to offer during the summer months? Have you wanted experience planning and executing a large program like Orientation? Are you thinking that you really should be doing an internship this summer but don’t know what to do or where to go for an internship? You can use the experiences that you will have planning OTL Training Week and O-Week. It is a great opportunity to have one of the largest student-planned and student-run programs on campus under your belt. We are looking for students who are hardworking, creative, self-motivated, and who are excited to bring the New Huskies to campus!  

I have attached the job descriptions of the 5 positions that we have for the 2024-2025 school year.  

Communication Coordinator

Logistic Coordinator

Training Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Lead OES Coordinator

If you have any questions specifically about any of these roles you can contact me or you can reach out to any of the OES members who held the specific roles last year. 

2023 OES

Communications- Hollis Atikens (liaitken@mtu.edu)

Logistics- Skyler Spitzley (sespitzl@mtu.edu)

Training- Austin McFarlane (admcfarl@mtu.edu) and Anna Kavanaugh (aekavana@mtu.edu)

Programming- Maddie Kmieciak (mckmieci@mtu.edu)

This year you will need to apply through Handshake. You will also need to provide 2- letters of recommendation, 1 of those letters must be from a staff/faculty on the MTU campus. 

Once all applications have been received, a committee will review the references and applications, and we will reach out to schedule an interview with you. 

Career Services Hosting On-Campus Job Expo

Career Services is hosting an on-campus jobs expo Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge in the MUB. Students are encouraged to come check out the job opportunities available right here on campus. Many departments will be represented.

On-campus jobs provide opportunities for Michigan Tech students. A part-time job offers income to students who need it and is an important co-curricular opportunity. As a co-curricular opportunity, on-campus work can lead to internships and co-ops, opening the door to full-time offers immediately after graduation. It can also help a student establish a strong foundation for research that leads to enhanced graduate school opportunities.

Waherta Center Hiring Student Employees 2024-2025

It is that time of year again. We are hiring OES (Orientation Executive Staff), OTLs (Orientation Team Leaders), Success Coaches, ExSEL Peer Mentors, and Success Class Peer Assistance.

Please share with anyone that you know would be great in any of these roles. We are looking for students who are motivated, passionate, and are our Husky leaders. We are using Handshake this year for all of our positions. Job Descriptions will be posted by the end of the week on https://www.mtu.edu/success/now-hiring/

If you have questions please feel free to reach out to success@mtu.edu or dmcorwin@mtu.edu.

Summer Youth Programs Hiring for 2024!

Are you looking for a summer job where you can spend your summer here in Houghton and build professional skills while making an impact on the next generation of doers and makers? If so, Summer Youth Programs (SYP) is the place for you.

This coming summer, we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team of counselors as we host nearly a thousand middle and high school students from around the world. During the day, our students spend time in Michigan Tech classrooms and labs doing hands-on activities to spark curiosity. In the evenings, awesome students just like you join our participants as they explore the Keweenaw.

Come share your passion for our beautiful home and make an impact today. Job descriptions and an application can be found on our website and we’re always happy to chat. Contact us at outreach@mtu.edu, stop by our office (Admin 217) or give us a call at 906-487-2219.

Internship: DOE Office of Science Undergrad Internships

DOE’s Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2024 Undergraduate Internships

•            Applications are currently being accepted for the Summer 2024 term of two undergraduate internship programs offered by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science: the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program.

•            The application deadline is January 9, 2024.

•            Through SULI and CCI, undergraduate students and recent graduates discover science and technology careers at the DOE national laboratories and gain the experience needed to transition from intern to employment.

•            Interns work directly with national laboratory scientists and engineers, assisting them on research or technology projects that support the DOE mission.

•            SULI is open to full-time students attending 4-year institutions and community colleges or recent graduates within two years of receiving their bachelor’s degree or associate degree, while CCI is exclusively for community college students.

•            Both programs are stipend-based and offered three times annually in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

Three workshops are planned to provide strategies for submitting a compliant application and learn about the internship experience from the voices of CCI and SULI alumni.

Two workshops will introduce the program and application process for each program followed by the final workshop which will review the application process for each program before highlighting the research opportunities and internship experience at the DOE National Labs through an alumni panel discussion.

•            November 1, 2023 from 2-3 ET for CCI, register: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOGoqz8tGjStDK_odUHRGXCbQMObCKE#/registration  

•            November 15, 2023 from 2-3 ET for SULI, register: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOmtqTktE1GSWhX1UI3x-g0HH72Au5U#/registration 

•            November 29, 2023 from 2-3 ET for Application Review and SULI/CCI Alumni Panel, register: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOCvqjkiH-d_gjjwwSWVKXDpl5ynaFc#/registration 

In addition to the workshops, prospective SULI and CCI applicants are invited to engage with representatives from the DOE National Laboratories at the Summer Internship Fair scheduled November 8, 2023 from 1-5 ET, register: https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/lxegv?utm_medium=email&utm_source=flyer&utm_campaign=doefair110823 

SULI and CCI are managed by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in the Office of Science. More information can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts.

Job Posting: Performance Engineering

At Performance Engineering, we love seeing our team members succeed in their careers. Working with us means being a part of an expanding, diverse and on-the-go company that puts a premium on employee development.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects as you share your existing skills and learn new ones. When you join the Performance Engineering team, expect a career of learning, opportunity and one that never gets old.

While we expect every new hire to bring skills and knowledge to our company, that’s not everything we look for. If you are a creative problem solver, willing to go the extra mile for your clients, and able to think on your feet, we invite you to check out our current career opportunities.

Current Openings: https://performance-ec.com/careers/

Intern Civil Engineer (Billings, MT)

Land Surveyor In Training (Billings, MT)