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Job Description EQA 9-P11: 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). Position Description EQA 12: 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.

Position Description Required Education and Experience Education 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. Experience 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.

Additional Requirements and Information   ABOUT EGLE: The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources. At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan's land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve.

Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan's residents. The work location of this position will be Lansing, MI. However, the selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person).

Employees approved for schedules that include remote work must complete that work within Michigan. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. When working remote, employees must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access.

Details regarding work location and schedule options for this position may be discussed during the interview process. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcript to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. View the job specification at: CurrentJobSpecification (michigan.gov) Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.