Environmental Engineer 9-P11 - Permitting and Program Support Unit
About The Position
This position performs routine engineering reviews of hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility operating license applications to ensure compliance with Part 111, Hazardous Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. Reviews are conducted using established rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines, with assistance from a unit supervisor or senior engineer. The position also reviews closure plans, post-closure plans, and corrective action plans, and coordinates reviews by Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) staff and other agencies. It drafts appropriate licenses or denials, assists with financial assurance reviews, and serves as an information source for license applicants and the public on assigned projects. The employee must become familiar with the Waste Data System (WDS) and use it to track hazardous waste facility permitting, closure, post-closure, and corrective action work accomplishments. All activities must follow the Hazardous Waste Section's Customer Service Policy and the Department's commitment to excellent customer service.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering.
- For Environmental Engineer 9: no specific type or amount of experience is required.
- For Environmental Engineer 10: one year of professional environmental engineering experience in protecting and improving land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality, equivalent to Environmental Engineer 9.
- For Environmental Engineer P11: two years of professional environmental engineering experience in protecting and improving land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality, including one year equivalent to Environmental Engineer 10.
- Attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Review hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility operating license applications for compliance with applicable requirements.
- Review closure plans, post-closure plans, and corrective action plans.
- Coordinate reviews by EGLE staff and other agencies.
- Draft licenses or denials for the facilities and plans under review.
- Assist with financial assurance reviews.
- Provide information to license applicants and the public for assigned projects.
- Use the Waste Data System to track hazardous waste facility permitting, closure, post-closure, and corrective action work accomplishments.
- Carry out work in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Section's Customer Service Policy and the Department's commitment to customer service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
