Environmental Quality Specialist 13 - Lead Service Line Replacement Specialist



Environmental Quality Specialist 13 - Lead Service Line Replacement Specialist

Salary

$30.93 - $45.43 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7601-23-DWEHD-014

Department

Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Opening Date

02/23/2023

Closing Date

3/30/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

Job Description


In this newly created role, you will:

  • Build relationships with Community Water Supplies throughout Michigan.  Assist them with lead service line replacement priorities to reduce lead exposure risk.  Work with Federal and State partners toward this common goal.
  • Through research and experience, grow as an expert in lead service line replacement priorities, best practices, and policy while using an environmental justice lens.
  • Serve as the point of contact for EGLE for lead service line replacement strategies.  This will include delivering presentations for public meetings, webinars, and educational meetings. 
  • Join a dynamic and cohesive team to assist in the implementation of the lead and copper rule in an effort to improve drinking water quality.

Position Description



The work location for this position is Constitution Hall in Lansing. However, the selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person) or a fully remote work schedule (with occasional travel to their official work location).  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. 

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, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.

Experience

Four years of professional engineering or scientific experience in an environmental protection or regulatory program equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including two years equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst 12.

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 EGLE, 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, resume, and official college transcript to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.  


View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalQualitySpecialist_12616_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 

01
EQSPL - Do you possess one of the following: 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, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.
  • Yes
  • No
02
EQSPL2 - Do you possess at least four years of professional engineering or scientific experience in an environmental protection or regulatory program equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please select the level of knowledge you have of compliance and enforcement for community water supplies:
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding
  • Some knowledge
  • Very little knowledge
  • None
04
Please select the level of knowledge you possess of the Safe Drinking Water Act:
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding
  • Some knowledge
  • Very little knowledge
  • None
05
Do you have experience with construction oversight, watermain design or installation, plumbing installation, or are otherwise mechanically inclined?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have experience with developing and/or presenting training materials?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you have experience with project management, financial analytics, and/or monitoring or tracking of large projects?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Did you include a one-page summary which highlights the applicable experiences and skills that make you a good fit for the position?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Did you remember to attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application? NOTE: Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
  • Yes
  • No
10
Did you remember to attach your cover letter and resume to your application? NOTE: Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
  • 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