Posting number: 7601-27-DWEHD-003
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Job classification: Environmental Quality Specialist 13
Posting type: Open
Categories: Environmental Services, Professional
This position serves as the statewide primacy specialist and projects coordinator for critical Public Water Supply Supervision (PWSS) Program activities and initiatives. The position supports the PWSS program by coordinating and/or conducting work required under federal primacy, state and federal regulations, and aligned with the division’s mission and goals. Primary responsibilities include executing projects; coordinating the development and submission of reports to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as required under federal primacy and/or to utilize federal funding; coordinating with supporting units and programs; overseeing program performance metrics; and advising on and/or creating and implementing solutions to advance PWSS Program and division goals.
The work location of this position will be the Deborah A. Stabenow Building in Lansing, MI .However, the selected candidate 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.
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.
Four years of professional engineering or scientific experience in an environmental protection or regulatory program equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including two years equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst 12.
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View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EnvironmentalQualitySpecialist.pdf
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