Environmental GIS Student Assistant — Mapping & PFAS Research

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) seeks a Student Assistant to support the Emerging Pollutants Section in implementing the land application PFAS strategy and researching impacts of historic land applications in St. Clair County.

Responsibilities include ArcGIS mapping, compiling PFAS data from environmental samples, desktop site reviews, literature reviews, and historical PFAS research. Enrollment evidence is required.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in high school, vocational/technical school, or post-secondary education is required.
• Prefer GIS, environmental science, geology, or related studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ArcGIS mapping and PFAS data analysis.
• Compile and analyze PFAS data from environmental samples.
• Conduct literature reviews and historical PFAS research related to land application.
• Prioritize facilities with groundwater discharge permits for EGLE's PFAS strategy.
• Assist with collecting samples for harmful algal bloom reports and respond to HAB events.

Education

Current enrollment in an educational institution

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State of Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) seeks a Student Assistant to support the Emerging Pollutants Section in implementing the land application PFAS strategy and researching impacts of historic land applications in St. Clair County.

Responsibilities include ArcGIS mapping, compiling PFAS data from environmental samples, desktop site reviews, literature reviews, and historical PFAS research. Enrollment evidence is required.