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Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11/12 - Gaylord District Office

State of Michigan

Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$25.03 - $45.86

per hour

Closes

March 17, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves investigating and cleaning up sites contaminated by hazardous substances, overseeing contractors and liable parties to ensure environmental safety, and managing complex remediation projects under state laws.

It's ideal for someone with a science or engineering background who enjoys fieldwork, problem-solving, and working with teams to protect Michigan's natural resources.

Higher levels of the role require more experience in leading investigations and mentoring others.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, engineering, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management, or any major with at least 30 semester credits in relevant fields like biology, chemistry, geology, or environmental science
  • For EQA 9: No specific professional 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, including one year equivalent to EQA 10
  • For EQA 12: Three years of professional experience equivalent to EQA, including one year equivalent to EQA P11
  • Knowledge of Parts 201 and 213 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), PA 451, 1994
  • Ability to evaluate site conditions, prioritize responses, oversee cleanup activities, and conduct negotiations for remediation

Full Job Description

Position Description
EQA 9-P11:
Under the direction of a supervisor, manage investigation and remediation activities at sites of environmental contamination in accordance with Part 201 and Part 213 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), PA 451, 1994. The position also oversees site investigation and response activities conducted by contractors, consultants, project managers and liable parties. With supervision and peer guidance, evaluate site conditions and degree of contamination, prioritize site responses, and assist in evaluation and selection of remedial actions for contaminated sites, consistent with all the requirements of Part 201 and Part 213. Direct oversight of on-site cleanup activities, including sampling and cleanup verification.

Position Description

EQA 12:
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 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

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 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.

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

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.

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-5246253