Environmental Manager 15 - Groundwater and Geological Services Section Manager

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

About The Position

Reporting to the State Geologist/Director of the Geological Resources Management Division (GRMD), the Environmental Manager 15 manages implementation of groundwater and geological services for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), including the Water Withdrawal Unit and Groundwater Data Unit. The position oversees supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative staff and the section’s groundwater programs and services. The role coordinates grants to the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) funded through EGLE; represents GRMD and EGLE at groundwater-related committees, councils, and organizations; and serves on the GRMD management team. The position directs strategic planning and advises the GRMD Director/State Geologist and EGLE Executive Division. The section provides groundwater data services, model reviews and modeling, and other groundwater-related services to EGLE divisions and permitting programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, biological sciences, resource management, sanitary science, environmental health, engineering, geology, or geological, petroleum, 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 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 implementation of EGLE groundwater and geological services, including the Water Withdrawal Unit and Groundwater Data Unit.
Oversee section supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative staff.
Oversee registration of large quantity water withdrawals and collection and management of annual water-use data.
Oversee evaluation and processing of withdrawal permits.
Manage the groundwater monitoring network and coordinate with the National Groundwater Monitoring Network (NGWMN).
Manage EGLE’s groundwater data management system (GWDMS) and other groundwater initiatives.
Coordinate grants to the Michigan Geological Survey for funding that flows through EGLE.
Coordinate activities indirectly through a first-line supervisor and directly through staff, including a geologist and geology specialist.
Represent GRMD and EGLE at groundwater-related committees, councils, and organizations.
Serve as a member of the GRMD management team, direct strategic planning, and advise the GRMD Director/State Geologist and EGLE Executive Division.
Provide groundwater data services, model reviews and modeling, and other groundwater-related services to EGLE divisions and permitting programs.