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Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11 (Gaylord District Office)
State of Michigan
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Job Description
Summary
This job involves reviewing permit applications, investigating pollution incidents, and enforcing rules to protect Michigan's water and land from industrial and construction runoff.
The role focuses on ensuring compliance with environmental laws through fieldwork, report writing, and responding to emergencies in specific districts.
It's a good fit for someone with a science background who enjoys hands-on environmental work and problem-solving in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management
- OR bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester credits in relevant fields like biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, or environmental science
- For EQA 9: No specific experience required
- For EQA 10: One year of professional experience equivalent to EQA 9
- For EQA P11: Two years of professional experience equivalent to EQA 9, including one year equivalent to EQA 10
- Ability to conduct field investigations, review permits, and prepare reports on water and land use
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and ability to apply policies to specific situations
Full Job Description
This position implements portions of programs that fulfill the statutory responsibilities of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Water Resources Division (WRD) to protect human health and prevent unlawful pollution of the surface waters of the state. Specific functions of this position include National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Industrial Storm Water (ISW) compliance and enforcement activities; investigating environmental pollution incidents to determine the cause of the problem and those responsible; responding to spill emergencies and complaints on for ISW permitted facilities; and providing assistance in addressing district issues and information requests, as needed or requested.
This position also administers the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) Program regulated under the authority of Part 91, SESC, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA); and the Construction Storm Water (CSW) Program regulated under Part 31, Water Resources Protection, of the NREPA.
This position is located in the Gaylord District Office but reports to the Cadillac District Office - Water Quality Unit. This position’s primary coverage area is the 12 counties associated with the Gaylord District Office but may also include some coverage assignments in counties associated with the Cadillac District Office.Position Description
Requirements
EducationPossession 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, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.
ExperienceEnvironmental Quality Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Environmental Quality Analyst 10
One year of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst 9.
Environmental Quality Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst including one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst 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 Gaylord, 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, 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: CurrentJobSpecification (michigan.gov)
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