Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11/12 (Groundwater Permits Unit)

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is an entry level position responsible for conducting administrative reviews of groundwater discharge permit applications and coordinating technical reviews related to groundwater discharge permits required by Section 3112 of Part 31, Water Resources Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA).

This Water Resources Division (WRD), Permits Section, Groundwater Discharge Permits Unit, administers the Groundwater Discharge Permits Program regulating dischargers of wastewater to the groundwaters of the State of Michigan. This position is responsible for reviewing, writing, and recommending issuance or denial of groundwater discharge permits for industrial, municipal, and commercial facilities that involve a complex/multifaceted review. This position leads work group meetings with internal and external stakeholders and gives presentations to outside environmental groups, potential permit applicants, WRD management, and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Executive Office. This position trains and mentors new permit writers in the Permits Section, which includes development of their training plan. This position also develops guidance documents and infographics for local government officials and representatives, permit applicants, and company consultants to improve their understanding of permit regulations and environmental and human health impacts related to groundwater discharges.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management.
• OR Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science, ecology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies and sustainability, forest management, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.
• Environmental Quality Analyst 9: No specific type or amount is 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.
• Employees approved for schedules that include remote work must complete that work within Michigan.
• Must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access when working remote.
• Attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcript to your application.

Responsibilities

• Conducting administrative reviews of groundwater discharge permit applications.
• Coordinating technical reviews related to groundwater discharge permits.
• Reviewing, writing, and recommending issuance or denial of groundwater discharge permits for industrial, municipal, and commercial facilities.
• Leading work group meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Giving presentations to outside environmental groups, potential permit applicants, WRD management, and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Executive Office.
• Training and mentoring new permit writers in the Permits Section, including development of their training plan.
• Developing guidance documents and infographics for local government officials and representatives, permit applicants, and company consultants.

What This Job Offers

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