Geology Specialist 13 (Ground Water Geology and Data Management Specialist)

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

This position is the Statewide Geology Specialist, system owner, and technical administrator for the new Groundwater Data Management System (GWDMS) and its integration with applicable EGLE systems and other state and federal data and reporting systems. This position is responsible for ensuring the GWDMS data is also available externally to research institutions, organizations, and the public. This position works with State of Michigan contractors and staff from the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) to ensure that the GWDMS meets the standards needed to maintain EGLE’s groundwater data. The public, research institutions and organizations, and other state and federal agencies use Michigan’s groundwater data, and this position works to ensure their electronic access. This position collaborates with Information Technology (IT) and Geographic Information System (GIS) staff in EGLE Information Management Division (IMD). This position represents the Geologic Resources Management Division (GRMD) on the EGLE Groundwater Technical Team (GWTT) and collaborates with Geologists within GRMD and other EGLE divisions.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in geology, or in geological, petroleum, mining, engineering, or earth science.
• Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Geologist.
• Two years of experience equivalent to a Geologist P11.
• One year of experience equivalent to a Geologist 12.

Responsibilities

• System owner and technical administrator for the Groundwater Data Management System (GWDMS).
• Integrate GWDMS with applicable EGLE systems and other state and federal data and reporting systems.
• Ensure GWDMS data is available externally to research institutions, organizations, and the public.
• Work with State of Michigan contractors and DTMB staff to ensure GWDMS meets EGLE's groundwater data standards.
• Ensure electronic access to Michigan's groundwater data for the public, research institutions, organizations, and other state and federal agencies.
• Collaborate with IT and GIS staff in EGLE IMD.
• Represent GRMD on the EGLE Groundwater Technical Team (GWTT).
• Collaborate with Geologists within GRMD and other EGLE divisions.

What This Job Offers

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