Full Job Description
JOB
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division is filling four limited-term Environmental Quality Analyst-E positions. These positions will collaborate with a team of experienced Environmental Quality Analysts to support the Michigan Source Water Program by evaluating technical information to determine exposure of new and existing public water supply sources to existing and potential contamination. These positions offer the following exciting career possibilities: Become an expert in identifying potential and existing sources of contamination located within a delineated source water protection area.Balance life and work through job flexibility, paid sick leave, compensation time, and many other attractive benefits.Focus on professional development through training and career advancement opportunities.Work in a department which values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ideal candidates: Enjoy working with a team of dedicated professionals.Is eager to hone communication skills by preparing and presenting training materials to diverse audiences.Have a passion for improving the quality of life for Michigan residents, including those in disadvantaged communities.Embrace a dynamic job by using a blend of technical, communication, and decision-making skills.Find fulfillment in important projects by taking initiative and ownership.Enjoy collaborating with a variety of customers including engineers, operators, and the public.Examples of actual projects for these positions include: Helping operators develop tools to address source water susceptibility issues and develop capacity. Contributing to a team of professionals in charge of completing Source Water Assessments.Position DescriptionThe work location of these positions will be either the Lansing, Kalamazoo, Jackson, Warren, Grand Rapids, Cadillac, Bay City, Gaylord, or Marquette District Office, depending on the selected candidate. However, the selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person) or a fully remote work schedule (with occasional travel to their official work location). Employees approved for schedules that include remote work must complete that work within Michigan. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. When working remote, employees must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access. Details regarding work location and schedule options for this position may be discussed during the interview process.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management.ORPossession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science, ecology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies and sustainability, forest management, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.Experience Environmental Quality Analyst 9No specific type or amount is required.Environmental Quality Analyst 10 One year of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst 9.Environmental Quality Analyst P11 Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst including one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst 10.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ABOUT EGLE: The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.At EGLE, 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.Please attach a resume and your official college transcripts to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalQualityAnalyst_12615_7.pdf