Student Assistant (2 VACANCIES)

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a student assistant to support the Emerging Pollutants Section (EPS) in PFAS strategy implementation and legacy land application investigations in St. Clair County.

You will map with ArcGIS, analyze PFAS data, conduct literature reviews, and help prioritize groundwater permits for evaluation under the PFAS compliance strategy. The role supports responding to harmful algal bloom reports statewide and may involve sample collection.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
• Pursuing GIS, geology, environmental science, hydrogeology, biology, natural resource management, or related field.
• No specific experience required.
• Strong interest in environmental protection; proficiency with Microsoft Office and spreadsheets required.
• GIS, data analysis with statistical/programming software, and database development/maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Map work using ArcGIS software suite.
• Compile and analyze regional PFAS data from existing samples.
• Assist with desktop analysis site reviews.
• Conduct literature reviews and local historical PFAS research.
• Prioritize facilities with groundwater discharge permits for EGLE's PFAS strategy.
• Assist with responding to harmful algal bloom reports statewide.
• May help collect HAB samples and respond to HAB reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

GIS

Data analysis

Programming software

Education

Current enrollment in high school or post-secondary institution

Pursuing undergrad/grad in GIS/environmental science

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description

This position is limited to 129 hours per month. This student assistant position will assist Emerging Pollutants Section (EPS) staff with the implementation of the land application of biosolids containing PFAS interim strategy and with investigating impacts of legacy land applications in St. Clair County. Job duties include mapping with the ArcGIS software suite; compiling and analyzing regional PFAS data from existing environmental samples; assisting EPS staff with desktop analysis site reviews; and conducting literature reviews and local historical research relating to PFAS and land application. Additionally, this position will assist EPS staff with the prioritization of facilities with groundwater discharge permits for evaluation under EGLE's compliance strategy for addressing PFAS from public and private municipal groundwater discharges. Finally, this position will help EPS staff respond to harmful algal bloom reports throughout state. Job duties may include helping collect samples of harmful algal blooms and assisting with responding to harmful algal bloom reports.

Position Description

Required Education And Experience

Education

Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.

Prefer

Current enrollment in college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geology, environmental science, hydrogeology, biology, natural resource management, or similar.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Prefer

The Student Assistant should have a strong interest in environmental protection. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience working with spreadsheets is required. Experience in geographic information systems (GIS), data analysis using statistical or programming software, and database development/maintenance are preferred.

About Egle

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's 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.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StudentAssistant_13049_7.pdf