Environmental Manager 15 - Permitting and Technical Services Section Supervisor

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

About The Position

The Environmental Manager 15 manages the Geological Resources Management Division (GRMD) central office programs for oil and gas, mineral wells, and mining. The position oversees supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative staff in the Permitting and Technical Services Section, whose functions include permitting, compliance, escalated enforcement, bonding, record-keeping, internal and external databases, website content, oil and gas production, Freedom of Information Act matters, and administrative hearings. The position coordinates activities indirectly through first-line supervisors and serves as the division Enforcement Chief. It represents GRMD as an associate or committee member in organizations such as the Groundwater Protection Council and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. As a member of the GRMD management team, it directs strategic planning and advises the GRMD Assistant Director. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) works to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources. Applicants are asked to attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts if applicable. Transcripts must include the institution’s name and address, degree and date conferred, coursework (especially if no degree was granted), and the Registrar’s signature or seal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, biological sciences, resource management, sanitary science, environmental health, engineering, geology, geological engineering, petroleum engineering, or mining engineering.
Seven years of professional experience in an engineering or scientific field carrying out geological and/or environmental activities to protect, develop, and maintain natural resources; working in an environmental protection program; or enforcing environmental health or environmental protection laws.
Of the required experience, three years must be equivalent to the advanced (12) level, two years equivalent to a 13-level specialist or manager, or one year equivalent to a 14-level specialist or manager.

Responsibilities

Manage GRMD central office programs for oil and gas, mineral wells, and mining.
Oversee Section supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative staff.
Manage functions involving permitting, compliance, escalated enforcement, bonding, record-keeping, databases, website content, oil and gas production, Freedom of Information Act matters, and administrative hearings.
Coordinate activities indirectly through first-line supervisors.
Serve as the division Enforcement Chief.
Represent GRMD as an associate member or committee member at organizations such as the Groundwater Protection Council and Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission.
Participate in the GRMD management team, direct strategic planning, and advise the GRMD Assistant Director.