Student Assistant (2 VACANCIES)

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) seeks a Student Assistant to support the Emerging Pollutants Section in implementing the land application PFAS strategy and researching impacts of historic land applications in St. Clair County.

Responsibilities include ArcGIS mapping, compiling PFAS data from environmental samples, desktop site reviews, literature reviews, and historical PFAS research. Enrollment evidence is required.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in high school, vocational/technical school, or post-secondary education is required.
• Prefer GIS, environmental science, geology, or related studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ArcGIS mapping and PFAS data analysis.
• Compile and analyze PFAS data from environmental samples.
• Conduct literature reviews and historical PFAS research related to land application.
• Prioritize facilities with groundwater discharge permits for EGLE's PFAS strategy.
• Assist with collecting samples for harmful algal bloom reports and respond to HAB events.

Education

Current enrollment in an educational institution

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is limited to 129 hours per month.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.

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.

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