Senior Geologist 12

Michigan State Police; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Michigan State Police as a Geologist, where you will be responsible for processing large quantity withdrawal requests and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This role requires a strong background in geology and experience in natural resource protection. You will work closely with various stakeholders to assess potential impacts on water resources and lead efforts in data collection and analysis. If you are passionate about protecting Michigan's natural resources and have the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in geological activities.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in geology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Processes site-specific review and alternative analysis requests.
• Conducts senior reviews of SSRs performed by other staff.
• Coordinates efforts to collect additional groundwater and stream flow data.

Skills

Geological Activities

Natural Resource Protection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology

Environmental Geoscience

Job description

This position processes site-specific review (SSR) and alternative analysis requests for proposed large quantity withdrawals (LQW) of surface water and groundwater received under Part 327, Great Lakes Preservation, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA). This position interprets available geologic and hydrogeologic information in complex hydrogeologic settings (e.g., multiple aquifers, discontinuous and/or leaky confining units, buried bedrock valley deposits, or fractured bedrock) to determine whether proposed LQWs are likely to cause adverse resource impacts (ARI) to nearby rivers and streams. This position uses the Hunt 1999, Hunt 2003, Ward and Lough 2011, and/or Boulton analytical equations, as appropriate for the hydrogeologic setting. It conducts senior reviews of SSRs performed by other Water Use Assessment Unit (WUAU) staff. If a proposed LQW cannot be authorized as proposed, it works with property owners, consultants, well drillers, and other interested parties to identify modified LQWs that avoid causing ARI. The position reviews hydrogeological reports and data submitted in support of Part 327 permit applications. It coordinates efforts to collect additional groundwater, stream flow, and sediment data to evaluate potential ARI in depleted water management areas (WMA). The role includes serving as the project administrator for funded projects implementing Water Use Advisory Council (WUAC) recommendations. It leads the WUAU in providing streamflow data to support SSRs and alternative analyses, including planning, data collection, interpretation, and quality assurance/quality control, and reviews third-party data for quality improvements. The position compiles annual reports to Michigan’s Legislature and EGLE management on Part 327 administration, provides technical support to the Water Use Advisory Council and stakeholder groups, and offers guidance to the regulated community and water user committees under Part 327.

Position Description

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in geology or geological, petroleum, or mining engineering.

Experience

Geologist 12
Three years of professional experience in geological activities related to natural resource protection, development, and maintenance, equivalent to a Geologist, including one year at Geologist P11. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in environmental geoscience, earth science, or environmental science with 15 semester credits in core geology classes (physical geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, mineralogy/petrology, structural geology, field instruction), plus 21 semester credits in elective geology coursework, and two courses each in calculus, chemistry, and physics. View the class specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/Geologist.pdf