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Environmental Quality Analyst 12 - District Enforcement Coordinator- West

State of Michigan

Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$31.46 - $45.86

per hour

Closes

February 21, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves coordinating enforcement efforts for environmental cleanup at high-risk abandoned sites across western Michigan districts, helping to reduce dangers to people and the environment through legal and practical actions.

The role supports a team in applying state laws, managing site investigations, and overseeing remediation projects.

It's a good fit for someone with a science or engineering background who enjoys problem-solving in environmental protection and has experience in regulatory compliance.

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 related disciplines
  • Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst
  • Including one year of experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11
  • Expertise in Part 201 Environmental Remediation of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act
  • Ability to interpret statutes and rules, evaluate liable parties, and manage orphan facilities
  • Skills in coordinating access agreements, permits, liens, and overseeing site investigations and remediation

Full Job Description

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This position functions as a Recognized Resource serving as an Enforcement Coordinator for the Immediate Risk Unit for the West districts which include Cadillac, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing and the Upper Peninsula. The IRU mission is to conduct work focused on primarily orphan sites that are classified as having an immediate risk to receptors and to reduce that risk through a variety of means. As such, the position provides a broad range of support and assistance to the unit’s implementation of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Remediation and Redevelopment Division’s (RRDs) IRU activities. As one of the unit’s expert resources in the application of Part 201, Environmental Remediation, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (Part 201), the functions of this position include application of EGLE and RRD compliance and enforcement policies and procedures; recording legal documents; assisting in the interpretation of statues and rules; identification and evaluation of potentially liable parties, identification of orphan facilities based upon ownership history and transfer; and the coordination of access agreements, right-of-way permits, license agreements, and property lien placement. As these responsibilities allow, this position will also independently manage and oversee investigation, remediation, and mitigation activities for complex Part 201 sites either directly or by the oversight of others (e.g., other EGLE employees, contractors, etc.). Case assignments and position responsibilities will be established through the
Unit Supervisor.

Enforcement Coordinator West PD

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

Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11.

Additional Information

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.



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.

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: 1/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/31/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5218133