Aquatic Biologist 9-P11 (GLWARMS - Lakes Erie, Huron, and Superior)

Full Job Description

Plan and conduct routine watershed studies to evaluate surface water quality.

Participate on projects and/or workgroups that fulfill Water Resources Division-Great Lakes Watershed Assessment, Restoration, and Management Section (WRD-GLWARMS) Monitoring Strategy activities and/or fill gaps.

Assist in developing technical support documentation that may involve enforcement cases, hearings, court proceedings, other WRD and other Department of Michigan Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) programs, external agencies and organizations, the media, and legislative inquiries.

Assist with training needs as requested; may give presentations on routine procedures or projects at meetings and conferences.

Position Description

Requirements

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combination of the following: aquatic biology, aquatic entomology, environmental science, environmental toxicology, fisheries biology, hydrology, limnology, statistics, water science or wetland ecology.

Experience
Aquatic Biologist 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Aquatic Biologist 10
One year of professional experience in assessing the effects of pollution on aquatic life equivalent to an Aquatic Biologist 9.

Aquatic Biologist P11
Two years of professional experience in assessing the effects of pollution on aquatic life equivalent to an Aquatic Biologist, including one year equivalent to an Aquatic Biologist 10.

Additional 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.

The work location of this position will be 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.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, three references and official college transcript to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

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.

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.

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.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AquaticBiologist_12080_7.pdf