Resource Analyst 9-12 - Metro Region

State of Michigan; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan seeks a Resource Analyst to obtain environmental permits for MDOT Metro Region under Act 451 and coordination with USACE and USCG. The role requires collaboration with MDOT regions, EGLE, and project managers from scoping to construction.

Position may be classified at levels 9–12 based on experience, with a requirement for a valid driver’s license. Travel for field reviews and inspections is expected as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. educational equivalents if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Obtain environmental permits for MDOT Metro Region (Act 451 Part 301 Inland Lakes & Streams, Part 303 Wetlands Protection, Part 31 Floodplain Authority).
• Coordinate with USACE for Sections 10 & 404 permits and USCG approvals.
• Coordinate with MDOT regions and TSC, Lansing project managers, and EGLE from scoping through construction.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or natural resource science

Job description

This position is responsible for obtaining environmental permits related to Public Act 451; Part 301 Inland Lakes & Streams, Part 303 Wetlands Protection, and Part 31 Floodplain Authority, for the Metro Region from the Michigan Department Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The position is also responsible for obtaining U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) permits related to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The position is responsible for coordination and approvals from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This position coordinates with the region to ensure that permits are received on time. Projects may not be let without possession of these applicable environmental permits. Additionally, this position works with other agencies to determine the most feasible and efficient way to accomplish work on the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) right-of-way (ROW) and coordinates with the Transportation Service Center’s (TSC), Region, Lansing project managers, and EGLE from the scoping phase of a project through construction.

This position also assists with various Region environmental programs in development, planning, and operations including but not limited to the ROW permit application process, encroachments, soil erosion and sedimentation control (SESC)/turf inspections, the Region’s herbicide program, inspection of the storage/labeling of hazardous materials, trainings, and other environmentally related projects. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field reviews and site inspections.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Resource Analyst 9-P11 position description
• Resource Analyst 12 position description
• All about MDOT

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or natural resource science, resource management, resource planning, engineering, or a related field.

Experience

Resource Analyst 9

• No specific type or amount is required.

Resource Analyst 10

• One year of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources.

Resource Analyst P11

• Two years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including one year equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Resource Analyst 12

• Three years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including one year equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

To be considered for this position you must

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application (reference the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript). Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/ResourcesAnalyst.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

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