| Location | Iron Mountain, MI |
State Worker (Travel Counselor) - Iron Mountain Welcome Center
Salary
$16.00 Hourly
Location
Iron Mountain, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
5901-26-SR-NC-1-CN
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
09/21/2026
Closing Date
10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Job Description
THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH AND 719 HOURS PER APPOINTMENT
This position functions as a travel counselor and is responsible for providing and distributing literature, information, and guidance on travel and vacation activities within the state, assisting in preparing literature displays in the center, assisting in clerical work, and performing emergency janitorial duties when needed to resolve specific facility concerns. The work schedule includes weekends and holidays.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the State Worker position.
For additional information, please see the links below:
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
Required Education and Experience
Education
No specific amount is required.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateWorker.pdf
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. 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.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact MDOT-OHR@michigan.gov.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.
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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?
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In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
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Are you a current or former State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).
04
Are you a current or former Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?
05
If you have current or former employment with the State of Michigan and/or with the Michigan Department of Transportation, please explain your role.
06
MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?
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MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)
Required Question
Employer State of Michigan
Department Transportation Address 425 West Ottawa Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909