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Graduate Student Project Assistant Jobs in Farmington, ME

U.S. Navy

ENGINEERING AIDE

Augusta, ME · On-site

... projects. Do your job right, and you'll build structures that will last for years to come and a ... RESPONSIBILITIES Engineering Aides directly assist Construction Engineers in developing final ...

U.S. Navy

ENGINEERING AIDE

Augusta, ME

... projects. Do your job right, and you'll build structures that will last for years to come and a ... RESPONSIBILITIES Engineering Aides directly assist Construction Engineers in developing final ...

U.S. Navy

BUILDER

Augusta, ME · On-site

Specifically, builders may be called upon to: * Assist engineers with construction plans ... Interpret blueprints and prepare sketches for projects * Build and repair wood, concrete and steel ...

U.S. Navy

BUILDER

Augusta, ME

Specifically, builders may be called upon to: * Assist engineers with construction plans ... Interpret blueprints and prepare sketches for projects * Build and repair wood, concrete and steel ...

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How much do graduate student project assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate student project assistant in Farmington, ME is $17.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Graduate Student Project Assistant vs Research Intern?

AspectGraduate Student Project AssistantResearch Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled graduate student, relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, relevant field of study
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research settings, university labsResearch labs, academic institutions, industry research centers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research projects, academic departmentsResearch organizations, industry R&D, academic institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic research rolesOften compared for internship opportunities in research

The Graduate Student Project Assistant typically works within academic or research settings, assisting with projects related to their field of study while enrolled in a graduate program. A Research Intern usually is an undergraduate or graduate student gaining research experience, often in industry or academic labs. Both roles involve research tasks, but the assistant position is more integrated into ongoing projects within a university, whereas the intern role may be more exploratory or temporary.

What cities near Farmington, ME are hiring for Graduate Student Project Assistant jobs?

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Highway Safety Specialist (State Programs Specialist)

Department of Transportation

Augusta, ME

$106K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee, promote, and review highly technical projects and programs related to motor carrier safety.

  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct program reviews of all activities within the program.

  • Execute motor carrier safety mandated and legislative requirements on a statewide basis.

California Conservation Corps rating

7.5

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Job description

The incumbent serves as the State Program Specialist within a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Field Division Office, with responsibility for oversight, promotion, and review of highly technical projects and programs of the agency.

Qualifications:

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:

  • Experience planning, coordinating and conducting program reviews to include the preparation program reviews related to all activities of the program.
  • Experience planning initiatives that resolve safety regulations, standards and enforcement programs.
  • Experience in executing motor carrier safety mandated and legislative requirements on a statewide basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. Grants Management - Knowledge of requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals, and awarding and administering grants and agreements.
  2. Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
  3. Grants Management Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines - Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence.
  4. Oral/Written Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. 

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education:

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, public administration, hazardous materials management, or other fields related to the position.

Employment Type: OTHER

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