Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11/12 - MSHDA Brownfield Coordinator - East

Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) seeks an Environmental Quality Analyst to support MSHDA Brownfield coordination and environmental guidance for residential projects seeking funding from MSHDA or HUD. The role focuses on reviewing submittals detailing remediation actions and discussing redevelopment options with landowners, attorneys, and communities.

Qualified candidates will have a relevant bachelor's degree and may possess additional credits in biosciences or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological/physical sciences, engineering, or related fields.
• Alternate degree with 30+ credits in specified science domains.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MSHDA and HUD to provide environmental guidance for funding on residential projects.
• Prioritize and review submittals detailing proposed actions to address environmental risks at sites.
• Engage with landowners, attorneys, consultants, and communities on remediation and redevelopment options for contaminated sites.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/physical sciences or related field

30+ semester credits in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, geology or related disciplines

Job description

Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11/12 - MSHDA Brownfield Coordinator - East

This position works closely with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to provide environmental assistance and guidance on residential projects seeking MSHDA or Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding. This includes prioritizing review of MSHDA and HUD submittals to EGLE that detail the proposed actions to be undertaken to address the environmental risks at a site. The person in this position will meet and work with landowners, attorneys, consultants, and communities to discuss remediation and redevelopment activities and project alternatives for contaminated sites where hazardous substances have been released into the environment pursuant to Part 201, Environmental Remediation, and Part 213, Leaking Underground Storage Tanks, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA). Position Description (9-P11) Position Description (12-level).

Required Education and Experience

Education

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, engineering, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management.
• 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 Requirements and 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.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement
• and much more

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

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.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalQualityAnalyst_12615_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.