Resource Specialist 13 (Development) - Grand Region

State of Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work considered

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking a Resource Specialist 13 to oversee environmental regulatory compliance across all project phases, acting as the delegated regional authority for environmental programs and coordinating with multiple managers and agencies. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of professional experience in land, water, or natural resources, including state-service levels.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or natural resource science, resource management, resource planning, engineering or a related field.
• Four years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service; or one year equivalent to the senior (12) level in state service.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain it throughout employment in the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental regulatory compliance across all project phases and ensure environmental clearance.
• Serve as the delegated region authority for environmental programs and liaise with engineers, project managers, and regulators.
• Manage contractors, consultants, design, maintenance, construction and permit staff to ensure statewide consistency and policy adherence.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Contractor supervision

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

The Grand Region Development Resource Specialist oversees and verifies environmental regulatory compliance throughout all phases of pre-construction and construction activities including ensuring environmental clearance is obtained for all projects. This position serves as the delegated region authority and single point of contact for the Region’s environmental programs and/or plans and works directly with the Associate Region Engineer of Development, Region Project Managers, Transportation Service Center (TSC) Project Managers as well as state and federal regulatory agencies. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, resolving complex and controversial environmental compliance issues; overseeing the work and activities of contractors, consultants, design, maintenance, construction, and permit staff on environmental compliance; working to ensure statewide consistency; and representing departmental policies, procedures, and programs at various conferences, public meetings, and hearings. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field reviews of projects and roadside studies.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Resource Specialist 13 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Resource Specialist 13 position description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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

Four years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service; or, one year equivalent to the senior (12) level in state service.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain it throughout employment in the position.

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