EQA 12 - MI Clean Ports Program Coordinator

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan in Lansing seeks an MICPP Coordinator to lead the Michigan Clean Ports Program within EGLE. The role coordinates with communities and partners to catalyze emission reductions, clean energy initiatives, and climate resilience in port areas.

The position involves plan development support, grant application assistance, and building connections to public and private resources for program success.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including one year at P11 level.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external partners to develop and implement environmental programs.
• Experience in grant development and meaningful community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the MICPP with internal and external partners to develop and implement port-specific initiatives.
• Create and administer the MICPP Network and support grant applications.
• Provide plan development support and resource referrals for grant funding and community engagement.

Skills

Coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Grant writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management

Bachelor's degree in any major with 30 credits in biological/physical sciences or related fields

Job description

This position serves as the recognized resource for the Michigan Clean Ports Program (MICPP) within the Office of the Great Lakes (OGL) and will function as the program coordinator. The MICPP Coordinator will coordinate with internal and external partners to develop and implement the MICPP and create and administer the MICPP Network. The MICPP Coordinator will be the state lead working with communities in Michigan’s port communities as they develop targeted, port specific initiatives that catalyze transformational air pollution reduction planning projects that address emission reductions, clean energy, community engagement and climate resilience, and natural resource conservation. The MICPP Coordinator will provide plan development support and resource referrals to increase competitiveness and likelihood of successful grant funding through the MICPP. The MICPP Coordinator will provide support in grant application development to ensure meaningful community engagement in port communities. The MICPP Coordinator will facilitate critical connections between regional initiatives and public/private resources, while informing MICPP and other state programming to support them in the next steps toward air pollution reduction planning and implementation. The MICPP Coordinator will provide internal support to the MICPP grant program administrator.

This is a two-year limited-term position, with the possibility of extension of one additional year.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, 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, ecology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies and sustainability, forest management, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.

Experience

Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11.

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.

State of Michigan – Employee Benefits

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.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EnvironmentalQualityAnalyst.pdf