Student Assistant (2 VACANCIES)

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Michigan, through the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, is seeking a Student Assistant to support EPS with PFAS strategies and legacy land-use investigations in St. Clair County.

You will map with ArcGIS, review data, conduct literature searches, and help prioritize groundwater discharge permits while assisting with HABs response across the state.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an educational institution is required.
• Preferred: GIS, geology, environmental science, hydrogeology, biology, natural resource management or related field.
• Experience not required.
• Strong interest in environmental protection; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and spreadsheets is required.

Responsibilities

• Map with ArcGIS software and compile regional PFAS data from existing environmental samples.
• Assist EPS staff with desktop analysis site reviews and literature reviews on PFAS and land application.
• Assist EPS staff in prioritizing facilities with groundwater discharge permits for compliance evaluation.
• Help respond to harmful algal bloom reports and assist with collecting samples where needed.
• Support documentation and data maintenance related to PFAS investigations.
• Contribute to protecting Michigan’s environment and public health through data analysis and reporting.

Skills

GIS concepts

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

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.

Education

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

Preferred

• 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.

Preferred

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.

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

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