Environmental Quality Analyst 12 (Lake Erie Coordinator)



Environmental Quality Analyst 12 (Lake Erie Coordinator)

Salary

$28.52 - $41.57 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7601-23-WRD-007

Department

Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Opening Date

11/07/2022

Closing Date

11/27/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

Job Description

The position serves as the recognized resource and provides administrative and technical support for the planning and implementation of the Michigan Lake Erie Domestic Action Plan (DAP) and Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) Programs under Annex 4 (Nutrients) and Annex 2 Lakewide Action and Management Plan (LAMP) of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA), respectively.  This position is responsible for coordinating strategic protection and restoration actions for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for the Lake Erie Watershed and St. Clair – Detroit River System (SCDRS), which includes non-Areas of Concern (AOC) interests in the waterbodies of the St. Clair River, Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and Michigan’s portion of the Western Lake Erie Basin.  The purpose of this position is to serve as EGLE’s primary staff representative and liaison between the GLWQA Annex 4 Subcommittee’s Adaptive Management Task Team, Lake Erie LAMP Partnership Working Group, the Lake St. Clair Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) Management Steering Committee, and the SCDRS Initiative Steering Committee, and coordination activities related to supporting the DAP Team and other external partners planning and implementing DAP and AMP activities.

Position Description

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, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, forest management, geology, ecology, meteorology, microbiology, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.


Experience
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.  


Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application

This position may be eligible for remote work; however, the selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.   

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.

If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts.  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.

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.

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalQualityAnalyst_12615_7.pdf

Graphical Summary of the benefits information contained in the text below.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: 

 Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. 
 
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits
 
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. 
 
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. 
 
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. 
 
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. 
 
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. 
 
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. 
 
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. 
 
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. 
 
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. 
 
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. 
 
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. 
 
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. 
 
Updated: 11/14/2022 

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EQALT - Do you possess one of the following: a bachelor's degree or higher in the biological sciences, engineering, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR a bachelor's degree or higher 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, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, forest management, geology, ecology, meteorology, microbiology, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
  • Yes
  • No
02
EQALTA - Do you possess at least three years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have experience working with federal, state, provincial, and environmental and/or natural resource agencies or environmental nongovernmental groups?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you answered yes, identify the agencies and/or groups and briefly describe your work with them: If no, please indicate N/A.
05
Do you have experience working with tribal agencies?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you answered yes, identify the agencies and briefly describe your work with them: If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
07
Do you have experience working with Great Lakes policy or water quality issues?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you answered yes, please provide a brief summary of your experience: If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
09
Have you represented an agency or organization on a team charged with developing and/or implementing environmental policy?
  • Yes
  • No
10
If you answered yes, please provide a brief summary of your experience: If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
11
Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts to your application? (Failure to do so may result in being screened from the selection process).
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Address
525 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014