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Environmental Quality Analyst 12 - Jackson District Office

State of Michigan

Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$31.46 - $45.86

per hour

Closes

March 10, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing the investigation, cleanup, and enforcement of major environmental contamination sites in Michigan, working with companies, experts, and the public to ensure hazardous substances are properly handled.

A good fit would be someone with a science or engineering background who enjoys problem-solving, mentoring junior staff, and communicating complex environmental issues clearly.

It's ideal for professionals passionate about protecting the environment and public health through regulatory work.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, engineering, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management
  • OR bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester credits in relevant fields like biochemistry, biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, geology, or toxicology
  • Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst
  • Including one year of experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11
  • Ability to manage complex environmental site investigations, remediation, and enforcement under state and federal laws
  • Skills in negotiating with private parties, attorneys, and consultants, and responding to public comments
  • Experience evaluating work plans, reports, and mentoring junior staff

Full Job Description

Position Description
This position manages all aspects of investigation, remediation and enforcement activities for the most complex environmental contamination sites where hazardous substances have been released into the environment pursuant to Parts 201 and Part 213 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA), and other applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. This position serves on public meeting panels relative to assigned complex sites of environmental contamination and responds to public comments, serves as point of contact for assigned sites and conducts negotiations for remediation with private parties, company officials, attorneys and consultants. This position participates in Technical and Program Support (TAPS) team meetings. This position also evaluates and approves/denies work plans and reports from private parties that are presented by E-level staff in District Peer Review Meetings. Additionally, this position serves as a mentor for E-level staff.

Position Description 1

Position Description 2

NOTE: This posting will be used to fill two vacancies.

Requirements

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, engineering, 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, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, forest management, geology, ecology, meteorology, microbiology, 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 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 State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career employees that include medical, dental and vision coverage, along with paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and much more. Click the following link to learn more.
State of Michigan – Employee Benefits

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.

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.

If applicable, 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.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalQualityAnalyst_12615_7.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5246068