Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11/12 - Jackson District Office

State of Michigan • Jackson, MI

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About The Position

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is hiring an Environmental Quality Analyst for the Jackson District Office. At the EQA 9-P11 level, the role investigates and supports remediation of assigned basic environmental contamination sites under Parts 201 and 213 of Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. Basic sites typically involve a single contaminant release, standard investigative methods and remedial actions, fewer stakeholders, low public controversy, and limited coordination or oversight needs.

At the EQA 12 level, the position manages investigation, remediation, and enforcement for the most complex environmental contamination sites under Parts 201 and 213 of NREPA and other applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The position participates on public meeting panels and responds to public comments, serves as the point of contact for assigned sites, negotiates remediation with private parties and their representatives, participates in Technical and Program Support team meetings, and reviews work plans and reports presented by E-level staff at District Peer Review Meetings. It also mentors E-level staff.

Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts if applicable. Certain positions may require a criminal history background check. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants who need them during the application or selection process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, engineering, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management; or a bachelor’s degree in any major with at least 30 semester credits (45 term credits) in one or a combination of specified fields: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, forest management, geology, ecology, meteorology, microbiology, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.
• Environmental Quality Analyst 9: no specific type or amount of experience 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.
• Environmental Quality Analyst 12: three years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts if applicable; application information and documentation may be used to verify supplemental-question responses.
• Official transcripts, if required, must show the institution’s name and address, degree and date granted, completed coursework, and the Registrar’s signature and/or seal.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geophysics, or Microbiology.
• Coursework in sedimentary geology, groundwater hydrology, field work, and remedial technologies.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and conduct remediation activities for assigned basic environmental contamination sites pursuant to Parts 201 and 213 of NREPA.
• Manage investigation, remediation, and enforcement activities for complex environmental contamination sites under applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Serve on public meeting panels for assigned complex sites and respond to public comments.
• Serve as the point of contact for assigned sites.
• Negotiate remediation with private parties, company officials, attorneys, and consultants.
• Participate in Technical and Program Support (TAPS) team meetings.
• Evaluate and approve or deny work plans and reports presented by E-level staff in District Peer Review Meetings.
• Mentor E-level staff.

What This Job Offers

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