Environmental Quality Analyst 12/ Environmental Review Officer

State of Michigan • Various, MI

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About The Position

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) seeks an Environmental Review Officer to serve as a technical resource for managing, auditing, and overseeing the work product and qualifications of independent environmental consultants. The position develops technical solutions for environmental impacts, remediation, and compliance in accordance with applicable MSHDA, EGLE, ASTM E-1527, HUD, and EPA standards and regulations. The role reviews environmental due diligence and hazardous materials reports, evaluates project changes and their temporal and financial impacts, oversees remediation and mitigation, and coordinates across internal teams to help MSHDA-financed developments progress from application through stabilized occupancy and compliance periods. The position requires strong analytical, communication, writing, and organizational capabilities. A remote or hybrid schedule may be possible based on performance and operational need, but all work must be performed in Michigan; candidates residing elsewhere must relocate to Michigan.

Requirements

• Three years of professional experience in a lead or senior environmental regulatory role.
• A bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the specified fields: 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; OR a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management.
• Strong analytical skills, creativity, clear and effective writing, strong verbal communication, and exceptional organizational capabilities.
• All work must be performed in Michigan; applicants currently residing outside Michigan must relocate to Michigan.
• Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing relevant training and experience, specific duties, duration in roles, and how applicable education and training relate to the position; applicants who do not attach them may be screened out.
• New state employees must complete and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Employment requires a state criminal background check and is subject to MSHDA's Ethical Standards, Conduct and Disclosure of Interest Policy; employees must disclose personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage, audit, and oversee the work product and qualifications of independent environmental consultants.
• Identify and develop technical solutions for environmental impacts, remediation, and compliance under applicable MSHDA, EGLE, ASTM E-1527, HUD, and EPA requirements.
• Review environmental due diligence reports, including Phase I/II ESAs and Due Care reports.
• Review hazardous materials surveys, including surveys for lead paint, asbestos, and radon, as well as floodplain and wetland surveys and permits.
• Evaluate project changes and their temporal and financial impacts.
• Conduct oversight of remediation and mitigation measures.
• Coordinate across internal teams to support MSHDA-financed developments from application through stabilized occupancy and compliance periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior