Environmental Manager 14 - Radiological Protection Section

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan seeks a first line supervisor for the Permitting and Radiological Health (PRH) Unit, guiding activities in radon and TENORM programs and incident response. This role ensures safe use of radioactive materials by program staff and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in the physical or biological sciences or engineering, plus substantial professional experience in environmental health or natural resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified in Education.
• Five years of professional engineering/scientific experience in environmental health or natural resources.
• Progression to P11/12/senior levels may be required for advanced positions.

Responsibilities

• First line supervisor of the Permitting and Radiological Health (PRH) Unit, overseeing day-to-day operations.
• Oversee the Michigan Indoor Radon Program and the TENORM Program, including regulation and guidance.
• Coordinate incident response, public assistance, and Radiation Safety Officer activities to ensure safety and compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or biological sciences, resource management, sanitary science, environmental health, engineering, geology, or in geological, petroleum, or mining engineering

Job description

This position is the first line supervisor of the Permitting and Radiological Health (PRH) Unit, which includes the Michigan Indoor Radon Program, the Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM) Program, incident response and public assistance functions, and the RPS’ Radiation Safety Officer. The Michigan Indoor Radon Program works with public health partners to provide information regarding the dangers of elevated indoor radon concentrations, encourages testing homes, and, when appropriate, mitigating homes with elevated radon test results. The TENORM Program regulates the management and disposal of TENORM. Incident response and public assistance functions exist to respond to a broad range of inquiries and requests that come from industry and members of the public. Common activities include answering questions, providing information, and investigating radiation sources in the public domain. The Radiation Safety Officer is responsible for the safe and legal use of radioactive materials by program staff.

Position Description

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, biological sciences, resource management, sanitary science, environmental health, engineering, geology, or in geological, petroleum, or mining engineering.

Experience

Five years of professional experience in an engineering or scientific field carrying out geological and/or environmental activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources; working in an environmental protection program; or, enforcing environmental health or environmental protection laws, including three years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level, two years equivalent to the advanced (12) level, or one year equivalent to a 13-level specialist or manager.

ABOUT EGLE

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalManager_12614_7.pdf