Summary
This job involves leading a team to investigate potential hazardous waste sites across Michigan, deciding if they qualify for federal cleanup funding, and coordinating with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. It requires overseeing site assessments, preparing nomination documents, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws.
A good fit would be someone with a science or engineering background and several years of experience in environmental regulation who enjoys managing projects and solving complex environmental problems.
Full Job Description

Pursuant to the federal Superfund and state Part 201 program requirements, this position provides statewide management, coordination, and oversight of the Superfund Pre-Remedial Site Assessment Program administered through a USEPA Cooperative Agreement (CA).
The Superfund Site Assessment Program conducts investigations at possible future Superfund sites to determine if such sites are appropriate for nomination to the federal National Priorities List (NPL).
This position conducts this work as specified in the Superfund Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) and provides technical and programmatic direction and oversight to Site Assessment team members with responsibilities for implementation of the Superfund program.
This position also conducts the activities necessary to develop and prepare scoring packages for the Department to request nomination of sites to the USEPA’s NPL as well as performs difficult and complex tasks associated with the Site Assessment Program.
Position Description
Requirements
EducationPossession 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.
ExperienceFour years of professional engineering or scientific experience in an environmental protection or regulatory program equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including two years equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst 12.
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 BenefitsView the job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalQualitySpecialist_12616_7.pdfPlease attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcript to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
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