Departmental Specialist 13 (Environmental Systems Specialist) - Bureau of Development

Full Job Description

This position serves as the business product owner for the Environmental Services Section (ESS) Modernized Environmental Clearance Organizer (ECO) and Virtual Public Involvement (VPI) software.

This position utilizes knowledge of environmental activities such as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) classification, public involvement, permitting, the NEPA decision-making process, federal aid planning and environment requirements, or federal and state resource protection laws to ensure workflow processes and information in ECO and VPI are appropriate and accurate.

This position leads the ESS’s interaction between the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and subject matter experts to oversee successful collaborative outcomes.

This position supports appropriate environmental standards and ensures the processes used in ECO and VPI are state and federally compliant.

This position troubleshoots issues with the systems, analyzes and prioritizes enhancements to the systems, and trains staff in the use of the systems.

This position also provides strategic planning and analysis for technological solutions supporting the core functions of the ESS and serves as a liaison to Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and DTMB Information Technology (IT) staff and processes.

The position also coordinates updates and distribution of guidance materials such as the Environmental Procedures Manual and the environmental document library in ProjectWise.

This position performs analysis for reporting to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and MDOT leadership, and compiles reports for various year end or quarterly reviews.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Departmental Specialist 13 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Departmental Specialist 13 position description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

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.

Requirements

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.Click here fortheState ofMichigan (SOM) definition ofanOfficial College Transcript.Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.educational equivalents.Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services orthe Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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 Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.