Salary: $29.09 – $42.40 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 7601-24-WRD-012
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date: 10/26/2023
Closing Date: 11/6/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Job Description
This position is the recognized resource for the Water Resources Division’s (WRD) Emerging Pollutants Section and is responsible for implementation, compliance, and enforcement oversight of the WRD’s statutes, issued permits, administrative orders, and substantive requirements documents related to emerging pollutants at the most complex of active and former Department of Defense (DOD) military operations and Superfund Sites. This includes timely review and processing of analytical results and reports, development of complex compliance programs, conducting site investigations, and preparing reports to fulfill the statutory responsibilities of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to protect human health and prevent unlawful pollution of the surface waters and groundwaters of the state. Implementation of complex compliance strategies and site investigations that address emerging pollutants from these sites require greater coordination on multimedia issues with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and a knowledge of appropriate state and federal laws and programs, which includes Part 31, Water Resources Protection, and Part 201, Environmental Remediation, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; DOD Memorandum of Agreement; and Formerly Used Defense Sites. This position is responsible for compliance and enforcement activities; data analysis; review and development of environmental reports; providing technical assistance; sampling and source investigations; and program support activities for discharges associated with industrial activities relating to emerging pollutants, particularly Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management.
OR
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science, ecology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies and sustainability, forest management, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.
Experience
Environmental Quality Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11.
Additional Requirements and Information
ABOUT EGLE:
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.
At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan’s land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan’s residents.
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official transcripts to your application
The work location of these positions will be Lansing, MI. However, the selected candidates may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person). Employees approved for schedules that include remote work must complete that work within Michigan. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. When working remote, employees must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access. Details regarding work location and schedule options for this position may be discussed during the interview process.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, “Official Transcripts” must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar’s signature and/or seal.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.
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Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
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Updated: 11/14/2022
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EQALT – Do you possess one of the following:a bachelor’s degree or higher in the biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts;ORa bachelor’s degree or higher in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science, ecology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies and sustainability, forest management, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
- Yes
- No
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EQALTA – Do you possess at least three years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst?
- Yes
- No
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If you do not yet have a bachelor’s degree in one of the degrees required for this position, will you have a bachelor’s degree by the end of the current academic term?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience in environmental science, water resources, and/or exposure to environmental regulatory programs?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess certification, coursework, knowledge, or exposure to the principles of geology, water quality management, environmental health, watershed management, hydrogeology, and/or water pollution control?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience in document and report writing?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience using mapping software such as GIS to evaluate an environmental issue?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience working with facilities on environmental site investigations for emerging pollutants?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience with public speaking or outreach?
- Yes
- No
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Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts to your application? (Failure to do so may result in being screened from the selection process)
- Yes
- No
Required Question