EQA 12 - MI Clean Ports Program Coordinator

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The MICPP Coordinator position within the Office of the Great Lakes leads efforts to develop and implement Michigan’s port-based emissions reduction initiatives. It coordinates with internal partners and external communities to advance clean energy, climate resilience, and environmental health in Michigan’s port areas.

The role includes grant development support, network administration, and strong engagement with communities to ensure equitable, practical outcomes under a two-year term with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent with at least 30 credits in listed sciences.
• Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including one year at the P11 level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal and external partners to develop and implement the MICPP and create and administer the MICPP Network.
• Serve as the state lead working with Michigan port communities on targeted, port-specific initiatives addressing emissions reductions, clean energy, and resilience.
• Provide plan development support and resource referrals to help secure meaningful grant funding for MICPP projects.
• Assist in grant application development to ensure robust community engagement in port communities.
• Facilitate connections between regional initiatives and public/private resources to support MICPP and related state programs.
• Inform MICPP and other state programming to guide next steps for air quality improvements and resource conservation.
• Provide internal support to the MICPP grant program administrator.

Education

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

Bachelor's degree with 30+ semester credits in biochemistry/biology/earth sciences/engineering/environmental health/environmental science/environmental studies and sustainability/geology/meteorology

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 studiesand 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.

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• paid parental leave
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement
• much more