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Job Description The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position functions as an Environmental Quality Analyst in the Central Intake Unit. The position conducts initial intake, triage, and assessment of potential environmental chemical exposures at sites of contamination in Michigan. The position is also responsible for ensuring timely assessment of site hazards and tracking of the subsequent response efforts to mitigate human exposures at sites of contamination.

This unit follows established protocols developed by the Section and Division, in accordance with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registration (ATSDR) Cooperative Agreement guidance and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency risk assessment guidance. Staff in this position will work in cooperation with other division, section, and unit staff and managers in the Environmental Health Bureau

This position works cooperatively with federal, state, and local health and regulatory agencies to address concerns of human exposures to environmental contamination. This position may need to interact with the public, local, state, and federal officials via meetings, telephone conversations, e-mails, and field visits, responding to community health concerns and providing information to protect public health. Click here to view the Position Description & here to view the Job Specification To be considered for this position you must: Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application.

Hard copy applications are not accepted. Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment.

Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. Attach a cover letter. If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).

We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, engineering, 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, physical geography, 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. Additional Requirements and Information Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.

Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 333 South Grand Ave, Lansing. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.

Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

o Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.

Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement

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