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

State-of-Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy seeks Environmental Quality Analysts to manage investigations, remediation, and enforcement for environmental contamination under NREPA Parts 201 and 213. Positions span EQA 9–12 and involve coordinating with stakeholders on sites of varying complexity.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in the biological/physical sciences or related fields, with preferred coursework in sedimentary geology, groundwater hydrology, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the biological/physical sciences or related fields required.
• Alternate degree with at least 30 credits in specified sciences is acceptable.
• Three years' professional experience for EQA-12 level; one year for EQA-10; two years for EQA-12 per posting.

Responsibilities

• Manage investigations, remediation, and enforcement for complex sites under Parts 201 and 213 of NREPA.
• Serve on public meeting panels and respond to public comments.
• Act as point of contact for assigned sites and negotiate with private parties/attorneys/consultants.
• Participate in Technical and Program Support (TAPS) team meetings.
• Mentor E-level staff and review/approve/deny work plans and reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, engineering, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management

Bachelor's degree plus 30 credits in related sciences (biochemistry/biology/soil science/engineering/environmental health/earth sciences, etc.)

Job description

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.

EQA 9-P11:

Conducts investigation and remediation activities of assigned basic sites of environmental contamination pursuant to Part 201 and Part 213 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA). Basic environmental sites (i.e., small gas stations, small auto service stations, small private properties, and found storage drums dumped/discarded along roadways) include the following factors: single contaminant releases, using standard investigative methods and remedial actions, and involve fewer stakeholders and low public controversy. Basic site investigations also involve fewer services to coordinate and/or less intensive oversight of activities.

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 Part 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 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

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.

The preferred candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geophysics, or Microbiology.

Additionally, the preferred candidate will have had course work in sedimentary geology, groundwater hydrology, field work, and remedial technologies.

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.

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalQualityAnalyst_12615_7.pdf